Eltek solar inverters

The capacitors can fail and allow heat to build up and the cover can eject with force from the unit, posing fire and impact hazards. sold at Through various solar installers in Arizona, New York, Tennessee and Washington from March 2012 – May 2017 for $2,000 to $4,000.

What you are looking at

Recalled Eltek THEIA HE-t string inverter

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Affected model numbers

Why it was recalled

The capacitors can fail and allow heat to build up and the cover can eject with force from the unit, posing fire and impact hazards.

Incident reports to the firm

Injuries reported

SaferProducts.gov reports

Delta Electronics has received 11 reports of the capacitors failing and allowing heat buildup, including two reports of the cover forcibly ejecting off the inverter units. No injuries have been reported.

The official remedy

Remedy type: replace

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled inverters, turn off the switch on the inverter's front cover, switch off the circuit breaker for the inverter and contact Delta Electronics USA to arrange for a free replacement inverter. Delta Electronics will remove the recalled inverter and install a replacement.

Product and sales details

UnitsAbout 2,600

Made inChina

Sold atThrough various solar installers in Arizona, New York, Tennessee and Washington

Sales periodMarch 2012 – May 2017

Price$2,000 to $4,000

How to reach the firm

Phone

888-770-7142

7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www

Recall page

www.eltek.com

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