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Fire / OverheatingMarch 25, 2014CPSC #14138

Centex Homes Recalls Solar Panels Due to Fire Hazard

Product
Electrical Systems
Units affected
240
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

Fire

Injuries

Two incidents in which roof fires originated in or near the recalled roof panels have been reported. These incidents involve homes sold by Centex. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

  • Subcontractors hired by Centex Homes, a Nevada general partnership.

Photos

Recalled SolarSave roof panelRecalled SolarSave roof panels in a residential application
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