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GAF Energy Recalls Timberline Solar Energy Shingles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
No injuries reported. This is a preventive recall action.
Source: CPSC
InfoRecall #23777
GAF Energy Recalls Timberline Solar Energy Shingles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
GAF Energy LLC, of San Jose, California · Timberline Solar Energy Shingles
Product Description
This recall involves TLS-1 jumper modules and TLS-1 energy shingles that were installed as part of a residential solar energy system. The energy shingles are roof mounted and measure about 64 inches by 17 inches by 1 inch. They weigh about 10 pounds.
Hazard
The electrical components in the solar energy shingles can malfunction, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
GAF Energy will replace all jumper modules and check the electrical components of each solar shingle for defects, and repair free of charge. GAF Energy has been remotely shutting off impacted systems until the remediation is complete and consumers will be compensated for monetary losses due to the loss of solar energy generation during that time. GAF Energy is contacting known owners of the energy shingles directly by phone to schedule the repair and replacement of the recalled jumper modules and affected electrical components. If consumers have not been contacted by GAF Energy, they should contact their installers to determine if their solar energy shingles' components are recalled.
Repair
Reported Injuries
The firm has received one report of fire and five reports of thermal incidents resulting in property damage, including damage to the roof deck. No injuries have been reported.
411 Press Analysis
The CPSC announced a voluntary recall of Timberline Solar Energy Shingles on July 27, 2023. The electrical components in the solar energy shingles can malfunction, posing a fire hazard. This recall covers about 2,100 and was initiated by GAF Energy LLC, of San Jose, California as a preventive measure. No injuries have been reported to date. Consumers should stop using the product and schedule a free repair. The recall demonstrates proactive safety compliance by the manufacturer. Consumers can verify whether their product is affected by checking model numbers against the CPSC listing.
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