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Siemens Industry Recalls SolarReady™ Meter Combos Due to Fire Hazard
No injuries reported. This is a preventive recall action.
Source: CPSC
InfoRecall #24346
Siemens Industry Recalls SolarReady™ Meter Combos Due to Fire Hazard
Siemens Industry Inc., of Alpharetta, Georgia · Siemens SolarReady Meter Combos
Product Description
This recall involves SolarReady Meter Combos with catalog numbers MC2442S1200SC and MC2442S1200FC, manufactured from August 2021 through August 2022. The catalog number and date stamp are located on a label on the inside of the front panel of the solar meter. This product serves as the connection point between the utility power supply, a rooftop solar system, and the main electrical panel serving a home. Depending on the installation, the panel within this product could contain the branch breaker circuits (breaker box) for the entire home or part of the home. This panel also contains the main breaker service disconnect for the whole home's power.
Hazard
An interior connection in the recalled Siemens SolarReady Meter Combos can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Contact Siemens to determine if your SolarReady Meter Combo is included in this recall. Siemens will arrange for an on-site inspection, and repair or replacement of recalled meter combos by a licensed contractor at no cost to the consumer. Siemens is contacting distributors directly.
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Reported Injuries
The firm has received eight reports of overheating, including one report of a localized fire. No injuries have been reported.
411 Press Analysis
A recall affecting about 3,910 of Siemens SolarReady Meter Combos was announced on August 22, 2024 by the CPSC. An interior connection in the recalled Siemens SolarReady Meter Combos can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Siemens Industry Inc., of Alpharetta, Georgia initiated this voluntary recall before any injuries were reported. Consumers who purchased this product should schedule a free repair by contacting the manufacturer. The CPSC encourages consumers to register products at the time of purchase to receive direct notification of future recalls.
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