RNG Recalls 100-Watt Bendable Solar Panels Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recalled January 28, 2016 · CPSC recall 16725 · RNG
Hazard
The solar panels can overheat, posing a risk of fire.
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 1,500 (in addition, about 20 solar panels were sold in Canada)
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received 11 reports of the solar panels overheating, including three reports of property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Description
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.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled solar panels and return them to RNG for free replacements.
Contact
Email RNG at [email protected]
Product
100-watt bendable solar panels
Imported by
RNG Group Inc., of Ontario, Calif.
Retailers
Online at Amazon.com, eBay.com and Renogy-store.com from May 2015 through October 2015 for about $300.
Made in
Thailand
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →