Suntech America Recalls SolarBlend Roof Tiles Due to Fire Hazard
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1183.
SolarBlend roof tiles replace conventional roof tiles to provide solar energy to the building. This recall involves all SolarBlend roof tiles with model numbers STP050D-5/ZCB (brown), STP050D-5/ZCF (terra cotta), and STP050D-5/ZCG (gray).
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1183.
Suntech has been notifying consumers directly. Consumers who have not been contacted by Suntech should turn off their solar energy systems immediately. Consumers should contact Suntech to schedule a free inspection and repair of the solar energy system. Suntech will repair the solar energy system at no cost to the consumer.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Roofing Retailers And Installers In Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Kansas And Nevada From October 2009 Through March 2011. Depending On The Solar Energy System Size, Installation Cost Can Range From $15,000 To $100,000. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1183.
For additional information and to schedule a free inspection and repair of the solar energy systems, contact Suntech toll-free at (866) 966-6555, ext 3 between 5 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at http://www.suntech-power.com/
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Roofing Retailers And Installers In Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Kansas And Nevada From October 2009 Through March 2011. Depending On The Solar Energy System Size, Installation Cost Can Range From $15,000 To $100,000. Recall FAQ
Roofing Retailers And Installers In Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Kansas And Nevada From October 2009 Through March 2011. Depending On The Solar Energy System Size, Installation Cost Can Range From $15,000 To $100,000. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Suntech America Recalls SolarBlend Roof Tiles Due to Fire Hazard. The notice was published on February 23, 2012 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 300 units are potentially affected.