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GAF Energy Recalls Timberline Solar Energy Shingles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Name: GAF Energy Recalls Timberline Solar Energy Shingles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Brand: GAF Energy LLC, of San Jose, California
SKU: CPSC-23777
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: July 27, 2023Recall ID: 23777Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The electrical components in the solar energy shingles can malfunction, posing a fire hazard.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves TLS-1 jumper modules and TLS-1 energy shingles that were installed as part of a residential solar energy system. The energy shingles are roof mounted and measure about 64 inches by 17 inches by 1 inch. They weigh about 10 pounds.

Affected Products

Timberline Solar Energy Shingles

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/GAF-Energy-Recalls-Timberline-Solar-Energy-Shingles-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Recall-Alert
Title	GAF Energy Recalls Timberline Solar Energy Shingles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/solare-shingle.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Recalled Timberline Solar (TLS-1) energy shingle
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/solar-jumper-module.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Recalled Timberline Solar Energy (TLS-1) jumper module
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/installed-solar.jpg
Images › 3 › Caption	Installed solar system including recalled shingles and jumper modules
Hazards › Name	The electrical components in the solar energy shingles can malfunction, posing a fire hazard.
Injuries › Name	The firm has received one report of fire and five reports of thermal incidents resulting in property damage, including damage to the roof deck. No injuries have been reported.
Products › Name	Timberline Solar Energy Shingles
Products › Number Of Units	About 2,100
Recall I D	9675
Remedies › Name	GAF Energy will replace all jumper modules and check the electrical components of each solar shingle for defects, and repair free of charge. GAF Energy has been remotely shutting off impacted systems until the remediation is complete and consumers will be compensated for monetary losses due to the loss of solar energy generation during that time. GAF Energy is contacting known owners of the energy shingles directly by phone to schedule the repair and replacement of the recalled jumper modules and affected electrical components. If consumers have not been contacted by GAF Energy, they should contact their installers to determine if their solar energy shingles' components are recalled.
Retailers › Name	GAF direct sales to and through installing contractors in select states from November 2021 through April 2023. The recalled shingles were sold as part of solar systems that range in price from $40,000 to $100,000.
Recall Date	2023-07-27T00:00:00
Description	This recall involves TLS-1 jumper modules and TLS-1 energy shingles that were installed as part of a residential solar energy system. The energy shingles are roof mounted and measure about 64 inches by 17 inches by 1 inch. They weigh about 10 pounds.
Recall Number	23777
Manufacturers › Name	GAF Energy LLC, of San Jose, California
Remedy Options › Option	Repair
Consumer Contact	GAF Energy toll-free at 888-838-5567 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.gaf.energy/important-safety-message/ or https://www.gaf.energy/ and click on "Recall" for more information.
Last Publish Date	2023-07-27T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	United States

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Recalling FirmGAF Energy LLC, of San Jose, California

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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