Schneider Electric Recalls Xantrex GT Series Grid Tie Solar Inverters Due to Injury Hazard
Xantrex Grid Tie Solar Inverters
Date of Recall
2011-01-18CPSC Release Number
11-099Manufactured In
ChinaCompany Phone Number
(800) 714-7176Units
About 25,000Manufacturer
Xantrex Technology Inc. - a subsidiary of Schneider Electric, of Livermore, Calif.Sold By
Solar distributors and system integrators nationwide and in Canada from September 2005 through January 2011 for between about $2,500 and $4,000.Problem/Hazard
A component of the inverter can degrade, causing out gassing within the wiring compartment of the inverter. When arcing occurs, gasses could build and force the compartment cover to be blown off. If the cover is blown off with sufficient force it can injure the user or person, or cause damage to property in close proximity to the inverter.Injuries/Incidents
Schneider Electric has received five reports of wiring compartment covers being blown off. No injuries or property damage have been reported.Description
The recalled inverter converts solar photovoltaic voltages into utility grid voltages; allowing the owner to feed power into the electrical grid. The recalled units were manufactured between September 2005 and August 2010. These products were sold under the Xantrex, Sunpower, and General Electric brands. The brand name is printed on the front of the unit.864-0002 | 864-0117 | 864-0128 | 864-0139 | 864-1006 | 864-1011 | 864-1019 |
864-0107 | 864-0118 | 864-0130 | 864-0140 | 864-1006-02 | 864-1012 | 864-1021 |
864-0108 | 864-0119 | 864-0131 | 864-1001 | 864-1007 | 864-1013 | 864-1022 |
864-0111 | 864-0124 | 864-0132 | 864-1001-02 | 864-1008 | 864-1014 | 864-1032 |
864-0112 | 864-0125 | 864-0133 | 864-1002 | 864-1009 | 864-1015 | 864-1032-02 |
864-0114 | 864-0126 | 864-0135 | 864-1004 | 864-1009-02 | 864-1016 | |
864-0116 | 864-0127 | 864-0136 | 864-1005 | 864-1010 | 864-1018 | |
X-864-0002 | X-864-0117 | X-864-0128 | X-864-0139 | X-864-1007 | X-864-1014 | X-864-1032 |
X-864-0107 | X-864-0118 | X-864-0130 | X-864-0140 | X-864-1008 | X-864-1015 | |
X-864-0108 | X-864-0119 | X-864-0131 | X-864-1001 | X-864-1009 | X-864-1016 | |
X-864-0111 | X-864-0124 | X-864-0132 | X-864-1002 | X-864-1010 | X-864-1018 | |
X-864-0112 | X-864-0125 | X-864-0133 | X-864-1004 | X-864-1011 | X-864-1019 | |
X-864-0114 | X-864-0126 | X-864-0135 | X-864-1005 | X-864-1012 | X-864-1021 | |
X-864-0116 | X-864-0127 | X-864-0136 | X-864-1006 | X-864-1013 | X-864-1022 |
Remedy
Consumers should immediately contact their authorized dealer to set up an appointment to get a free repair of the inverter.Consumer Contact
For more information, contact Xantrex Technology at (800) 714-7176 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.Recall Comments
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