Centex Homes Recalls Solar Panels Due to Fire Hazard
危险说明 Hazard
- Fire
受影响产品
官方描述 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.
事故与伤害 Incidents / 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.
官方补救措施 Remedy
- 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.
Options:Replace
消费者联系信息
Visit www.Centex.com, send an email to NorCalSolar@Centex.com or send a fax to (800) 917-2201.
相关企业
制造商:Open Energy Corporation, Inc. and Applied Solar, Inc., of Solana Beach, Calif., are no longer in business.
制造国家/地区:United States
经销商:Burlingame Industries, Inc., dba Eagle Roofing Products, located in Rialto, Calif.
零售商:Subcontractors hired by Centex Homes, a Nevada general partnership.