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RNG Recalls 100-Watt Bendable Solar Panels Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

U.S. CPSCFireSold on AmazonSold on eBayJan 28, 2016
Renogy 100-watt Bendable Solar Panel
Renogy 100-watt Bendable Solar Panel

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The solar panels can overheat, posing a risk of fire.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled solar panels and return them to RNG for free replacements.

Replace

Incidents & injuries

The firm has received 11 reports of the solar panels overheating, including three reports of property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

This recall involves Renogy brand 100-watt bendable solar panels. The recalled solar panels are black plastic sheets about 41 inches long by about 21 inches wide by about 1/8 inch thick. Model number RNG-100DB is on the top of the panel, either on the front or back.

Sold on

Online at Amazon.com, eBay.com and Renogy-store.com from May 2015 through October 2015 for about $300.

Contact the company

Email RNG at [email protected]

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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