CPSCRecalled Feb 23, 2012 · #12725
Suntech America Recalls SolarBlend Roof Tiles Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard
The connectors between the solar roof tiles can become loose, posing a fire hazard.
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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).
Product details
- Product
- SolarBlend™ Roof Tiles
- Type
- House Repair or Construction Materials
- Manufacturer
- Wuxi Suntech Power Co. Ltd., of Wuxi, China
- Model numbers
- STP050D-5/ZCB, STP050D-5/ZCF, STP050D-5/ZCG
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- 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.
- Made in
- China
What you should do
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.