Reported Feb 7, 2019
Delta Electronics Recalls Solar Inverters Due to Fire and Impact Hazards
Delta Electronics USA Inc. of Plano, Texas
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled inverters, turn off the switch on the inverter's front cover, switch off the circuit breaker for the inverter and contact Delta Electronics USA to arrange for a free replacement inverter. Delta Electronics will remove the recalled inverter and install a replacement.
Firm contact: Delta Electronics toll-free at 888-770-7142 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.eltek.com and click on “Product Recall” for more information
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Eltek solar inverters
- Amount recalled
- About 2,600
Where it was sold
Sold at Through various solar installers in Arizona, New York, Tennessee and Washington from March 2012 through May 2017 for between $2,000 and $4,000..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The capacitors can fail and allow heat to build up and the cover can eject with force from the unit, posing fire and impact hazards.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: Delta Electronics has received 11 reports of the capacitors failing and allowing heat buildup, including two reports of the cover forcibly ejecting off the inverter units. No injuries have been reported.
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