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CPSCRecalled Mar 25, 2014 · #14138

Centex Homes Recalls Solar Panels Due to Fire Hazard

Hazard

Fire

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Description

This recall involves Open Energy 34 watt (OE-34) Solar Panel energy systems sold under the brand name Open Energy SolarSave Roofing Tiles. SolarSave panels replace conventional roof tiles and provide solar power to the building. This recall involves all brown, terracotta and gray OE-34 SolarSave roof tiles installed on new homes sold by Centex Homes ("Centex"). This recall does not include any other solar panels, except for the OE-34 model, installed on homes sold by Centex.

Product details

Product
SolarSave® roof panels
Type
Electrical Systems
Manufacturer
Open Energy Corporation, Inc. and Applied Solar, Inc., of Solana Beach, Calif., are no longer in business.
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Subcontractors hired by Centex Homes, a Nevada general partnership.
Made in
United States

What you should do

Centex has contacted directly customers impacted by the recall and performed free installations of new solar panels. Owners of homes with qualifying solar energy systems who have not been contacted by the company should turn off their solar energy systems immediately and contact Centex to schedule the installation of free replacement panels.

View the official CPSC notice