The panels present a possible fire hazard
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Centex Homes is removing SolarSave roof panels from about 240 homes.
The panels present a possible fire hazard.
Two incidents have been reported in which roof fires originated in or near the recalled roof panel in homes sold by Centex. No injuries have been reported.
This recall involves Open Energy 34 watt (OE-34) Solar Panel energy systems sold under the brand name Open Energy SolarSave Roofing Tiles. SolarSave panels replace conventional roof tiles and provide solar power to the building.
This recall involves all brown, terracotta and gray OE-34 SolarSave roof tiles installed on new homes sold by Centex Homes (“Centex”).
The recall does not include any other solar panels, except for the OE-34 model, installed on homes sold by Centex.
The manufacturers, Open Energy Corporation, Inc. and Applied Solar, Inc., of Solana Beach, Calif., are no longer in business.
Centex has directly contacted customers affected by the recall and performed free installations of new solar panels. Owners of homes with qualifying solar energy systems who have not been contacted should turn off their solar energy systems immediately and contact Centex to schedule the installation of free replacement panels.
Consumers may contact Centex by email at NorCalSolar@Centex.com or by fax at (800) 917-2201.