Centex Homes · Recalled
Centex Homes Recalls Solar Panels Due to Fire Hazard
Fire
- Units
- About 240 homes
- Reports
- 2
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- —
- Remedy
- Replace
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Subcontractors hired by Centex Homes, a Nevada general partnership.
- Product type
- Electrical Systems
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Burlingame Industries, Inc., dba Eagle Roofing Products, located in Rialto, Calif., Open Energy Corporation, Inc. and Applied Solar, Inc., of Solana Beach, Calif., are no longer in business.
Incident log
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.
What the notice says to do
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.
Visit www.Centex.com, send an email to NorCalSolar@Centex.com or send a fax to (800) 917-2201.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAR 25 2014; last revised JAN 08 2015.
