Eguana Technologies Recalls Evolve Home Energy Storage Systems with LG Battery Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2022-01-26 · 22058
Hazards
The lithium-ion battery modules within the Evolve Home Energy Storage Systems can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Recall
Number
22058
Date
2022-01-26
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Evolve Home Energy Storage Systems
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Retailer(s)
Online at Amazon.com from October 2020 through May 2021 for between $16 and $25.
Importer(s)
Eguana Technologies, of Calgary, Canada (home energy system); LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc., of Holland, Mich. (formerly LG Chem Michigan Inc.), a wholly-owned subsidiary of LG Energy Solution, Ltd., in turn a wholly-owned subsidiary of LG Chem Ltd. (lithium-ion battery module)
Country of manufacture
Canada (home energy system); South Korea (lithium-ion battery module)
Description
This recall involves the Eguana Technologies Evolve 0513U Home Energy Storage System. The Evolve system allows owners to capture and store energy from solar panels. Each Evolve system includes between two and six battery modules, and the modules are removable and replaceable by trained installers. The Evolve is a freestanding cabinet that measures nearly three feet high and four feet long. The Eguana logo is located on the left door towards the center. The serial number range of the systems containing recalled batteries is between ET-000200 and ET-000600. The serial number is located inside the cabinet toward the bottom left of the unit.