SolarBlend™ Roof Tiles
Class I - Dangerous 🏠 Consumer Products
Recalled: February 23, 2012 Wuxi Suntech Power Co. Ltd., of Wuxi, China Other Consumer Products
Nationwide
What Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 300 installations)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Wuxi Suntech Power Co. Ltd., of Wuxi, China
- Reason for Recall:
- The connectors between the solar roof tiles can become loose, posing a fire hazard.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- ongoing
- Hazard:
- The connectors between the solar roof tiles can become loose, posing a fire hazard.
- 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.
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Product Information
Full 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).
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 300 installations)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 12725