SolarWorld Recalls Connectors Sold with Solar Panels Due to Electrical Shock Hazard (Recall Alert)
危险说明 Hazard
- The connectors that are attached to the solar panels can develop microscopic cracks that allow moisture to leak into them while the system is producing electricity, posing an electrical shock hazard.
受影响产品
官方描述 Description
This recall involves Amphenol UTX PV model connectors sold with solar panels. The electrical connectors are used to connect various types of photovoltaic solar panels to the electrical connection system. The connectors have a black plastic exterior with "Amphenol" and "UTX PV" stamped on the end. They consist of a male pin on one end and a female socket on the other end.
事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries
- None reported
官方补救措施 Remedy
- Consumers should immediately contact SolarWorld for a free replacement connector. SolarWorld has contacted all purchasers of this product directly.
Options:Replace
消费者联系信息
SolarWorld toll-free at 855-467-6527 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.solarworld-usa.com and click on "Recall Notice" at the top of the page for more information.
相关企业
制造商:Amphenol Industrial Solar Technologies, of Shenzhen, China (connectors);SolarWorld Americas Inc., of Hillsboro, Ore. (solar panels)
制造国家/地区:China (connectors);United States (solar panels)
零售商:Solar panel installers nationwide from November 2016 through December 2016 for about $330 per solar panel with the connectors.