Name of Product:
Siemens SolarReady Meter Combos
Hazard:
An interior connection in the recalled Siemens SolarReady Meter Combos can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Recall Date:
August 22, 2024
Recall Details
Description:
This recall involves SolarReady Meter Combos with catalog numbers MC2442S1200SC and MC2442S1200FC, manufactured from August 2021 through August 2022. The catalog number and date stamp are located on a label on the inside of the front panel of the solar meter. This product serves as the connection point between the utility power supply, a rooftop solar system, and the main electrical panel serving a home. Depending on the installation, the panel within this product could contain the branch breaker circuits (breaker box) for the entire home or part of the home. This panel also contains the main breaker service disconnect for the whole home’s power.
Remedy:
Contact Siemens to determine if your SolarReady Meter Combo is included in this recall. Siemens will arrange for an on-site inspection, and repair or replacement of recalled meter combos by a licensed contractor at no cost to the consumer. Siemens is contacting distributors directly.
Incidents/Injuries:
The firm has received eight reports of overheating, including one report of a localized fire. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At:
Electrical distributors nationwide from August 2021 through April 2024 for between about $640 and $990, depending on the model.
Importer(s):
Siemens Industry Inc., of Alpharetta, Georgia
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