Suntech America Recalls SolarBlend Roof Tiles Due to Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced February 23, 2012 CPSC #12725

Quick answer

Suntech America Recalls SolarBlend Roof Tiles Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #12725, announced on February 23, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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). The remedy is 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.. Affected brands: Wuxi Suntech Power Co. Ltd., Suntech America Inc..

Hazard

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

Recalled brands

Wuxi Suntech Power Co. Ltd., Suntech America Inc.

Remedy

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.

Recall date

February 23, 2012

Categories

House Repair or Construction Materials

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #12725?

CPSC recall #12725 covers Suntech America Recalls SolarBlend Roof Tiles Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on February 23, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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).

What is the remedy for recall #12725?

The CPSC remedy for recall #12725 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Suntech America Recalls SolarBlend Roof Tiles Due to Fire Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Suntech-America-Recalls-SolarBlend-Roof-Tiles-Due-to-Fire-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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