RNG Recalls 100-Watt Bendable Solar Panels Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 16725 · Jan 28, 2016 · Rng
1,500
units affected
1,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16725
- Date
- Jan 28, 2016
- Company
- Rng
- Units affected
- 1,500
- Product
- 100-watt bendable solar panels
- Product type
- Electrical Systems
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
The solar panels can overheat, posing a risk of fire.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled solar panels and return them to RNG for free replacements.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 11 reports of the solar panels overheating, including three reports of property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Online at Amazon.com, eBay.com and Renogy-store.com from May 2015 through October 2015 for about $300.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 100-watt bendable solar panels?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled solar panels and return them to RNG for free replacements.
What is the hazard?
The solar panels can overheat, posing a risk of fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.