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Bosch Solar Services Recalls Solar Panels Due To Fire Hazard

U.S. CPSCFireApr 13, 2017
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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 contact their installer to determine if their solar panels are the model being recalled. If it is, customers should contact Bosch to arrange for free replacement.

Replace

Incidents & injuries

None reported

Product description

This recall involves Roof-Mounted Bosch Photovoltaic Solar Modules with model number c-Si M 60 NA30119. Bosch solar modules are photovoltaic solar panels used to generate electricity. Each module measures approximately 65 inches by 39 inches by 1.65 inches, and weighs just less than 42 pounds. The solar cells are housed in a glass-foil laminate framed by an anodized aluminum profile. The output power of the panel is 245 watt peak.

Sold on

Commercial installers nationwide from October 2011 through May 2013 for about $300 per panel.

Contact the company

Bosch toll-free at 855-866-8470 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or email [email protected] or online at www.bosch-solarenergy.com and click on "Recall Notice" at the bottom of the page for more information and to register for free replacement.

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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