The solar panels can overheat, posing a risk of fire
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RNG Group Inc., of Ontario, Calif., is recalling about 1,520 100-watt bendable solar panels in the U.S. and Canada.
The solar panels can overheat, posing a risk of fire.
The firm has received 11 reports of the solar panels overheating, including three reports of property damage. No injuries have been reported.
This recall involves Renogy brand 100-watt bendable solar panels. The recalled solar panels are black plastic sheets about 41 inches long by about 21 inches wide by about 1/8 inch thick. Model number RNG-100DB is on the top of the panel, either on the front or back.
The panels, manufactured in Thailand, were sold online at Amazon.com, eBay.com and Renogy-store.com from May 2015, through October 2015, for about $300.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled solar panels and return them to RNG for free replacements.
Consumers may contact RNG at 800-330-8678 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (PT) Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (PT) Saturday, by email customerservice@renogy.com, or online at www.renogy.com.