# SolarWorld Recalls Solar Systems with Copper Grounding Lugs Due to Electrocution, Electric Shock or Fire Hazard
> **CPSC recall** · 2014-08-21 · 14260 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 14260
- **Date:** 2014-08-21
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

SolarWorld Solar Systems

## Hazards

SolarWorld solar panels installed with bare-copper grounding lugs can corrode which could result in a faulty ground circuit, posing an electric shock, electrocution or fire hazard.

## Remedies

Repair

## Retailer(s)

SolarWorld installers and distributors, or other distribution companies from June 2011 to June 2014 for about $1,000 to $10,000 depending on system size.

## Country of manufacture

United States

## Description

This recall includes SolarWorld solar systems installed with bare-copper grounding lugs installed after June 1, 2010. These solar systems use energy from the sun to generate electricity within a system circuit. The installation instructions for SolarWorld solar systems sold after June 1, 2010 called for the use of GBL-4DB lugs for grounding. SolarWorld has revised these installation instructions to explicitly call for tin-coated lugs, specifically Ilsco part number GBL-4DBT. "T" is for tin-coated and indicated by the silver color of the lug.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/SolarWorld-Recalls-Solar-Systems-with-Copper-Grounding-Lugs)
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