SolarWorld Recalls Connectors Sold with Solar Panels Due to Electrical Shock Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 17736 · Mar 28, 2017 · SolarWorld
97,000
units affected
97,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17736
- Date
- Mar 28, 2017
- Company
- SolarWorld
- Units affected
- 97,000
- Product
- Connectors sold with solar panels
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
This recall involves Amphenol UTX PV model connectors sold with solar panels. The electrical connectors are used to connect various types of photovoltaic solar panels to the electrical connection system. The connectors have a black plastic exterior with "Amphenol" and "UTX PV" stamped on the end. They consist of a male pin on one end and a female socket on the other end.
What can happen
The connectors that are attached to the solar panels can develop microscopic cracks that allow moisture to leak into them while the system is producing electricity, posing an electrical shock hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately contact SolarWorld for a free replacement connector. SolarWorld has contacted all purchasers of this product directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Solar panel installers nationwide from November 2016 through December 2016 for about $330 per solar panel with the connectors.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled connectors sold with solar panels?
Consumers should immediately contact SolarWorld for a free replacement connector. SolarWorld has contacted all purchasers of this product directly.
What is the hazard?
The connectors that are attached to the solar panels can develop microscopic cracks that allow moisture to leak into them while the system is producing electricity, posing an electrical shock hazard.
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.