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Suntech America Recalls SolarBlend Roof Tiles Due to Fire Hazard

Name: Suntech America Recalls SolarBlend Roof Tiles Due to Fire Hazard
Brand: Wuxi Suntech Power Co. Ltd., of Wuxi, China
SKU: CPSC-12725
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: February 23, 2012Recall ID: 12725Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The connectors between the solar roof tiles can become loose, posing a fire hazard.

Product Description & Identification

SolarBlend roof tiles replace conventional roof tiles to provide solar energy to the building. This recall involves all SolarBlend roof tiles with model numbers STP050D-5/ZCB (brown), STP050D-5/ZCF (terra cotta), and STP050D-5/ZCG (gray).

Affected Products

SolarBlend™ Roof Tiles

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Suntech-America-Recalls-SolarBlend-Roof-Tiles-Due-to-Fire-Hazard
Title	Suntech America Recalls SolarBlend Roof Tiles Due to Fire Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12725.12725a.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Single SolarBlend™ Roof Tile
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12725.12725b.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	SolarBlend™ Roof Tiles in a residential application
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12725.12725c.jpg
Images › 3 › Caption	SolarBlend™ Roof Tiles as viewed from the ground
Hazards › Name	The connectors between the solar roof tiles can become loose, posing a fire hazard.
Injuries › Name	Suntech has received one report of one fire involving six SolarBlend roof tiles. Only the tiles were damaged and no one was injured.
Products › Name	SolarBlend™ Roof Tiles
Products › Type	House Repair or Construction Materials
Products › Category I D	67853
Products › Number Of Units	About 300 installations
Recall I D	1183
Remedies › Name	Suntech has been notifying consumers directly. Consumers who have not been contacted by Suntech should turn off their solar energy systems immediately. Consumers should contact Suntech to schedule a free inspection and repair of the solar energy system. Suntech will repair the solar energy system at no cost to the consumer.
Importers › Name	Suntech America Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.
Retailers › Name	Roofing retailers and installers in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Kansas and Nevada from October 2009 through March 2011. Depending on the solar energy system size, installation cost can range from $15,000 to $100,000.
Recall Date	2012-02-23T00:00:00
Description	SolarBlend roof tiles replace conventional roof tiles to provide solar energy to the building. This recall involves all SolarBlend roof tiles with model numbers STP050D-5/ZCB (brown), STP050D-5/ZCF (terra cotta), and STP050D-5/ZCG (gray).
Recall Number	12725
Manufacturers › Name	Wuxi Suntech Power Co. Ltd., of Wuxi, China
Remedy Options › Option	Repair
Consumer Contact	For additional information and to schedule a free inspection and repair of the solar energy systems, contact Suntech toll-free at (866) 966-6555, ext 3 between 5 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at http://www.suntech-power.com/
Last Publish Date	2016-05-03T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	China

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Overview

Recalling FirmWuxi Suntech Power Co. Ltd., of Wuxi, China

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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