Centex Homes Recalls Solar Panels Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2014-03-25 · 14138
Hazards
Fire
Recall
Number
14138
Date
2014-03-25
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
SolarSave® roof panels
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Open Energy Corporation, Inc. and Applied Solar, Inc., of Solana Beach, Calif., are no longer in business.
Retailer(s)
Subcontractors hired by Centex Homes, a Nevada general partnership.
Distributor(s)
Burlingame Industries, Inc., dba Eagle Roofing Products, located in Rialto, Calif.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
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.