SolarBlend Roof Tiles (Suntech) – Fire Hazard (2012)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
SolarBlend™ Roof Tiles
Brand
Wuxi Suntech Power Co. Ltd., of Wuxi, China
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Wuxi Suntech Power Co. Ltd., of Wuxi, China is recalling SolarBlend™ Roof Tiles. The hazard is: The connectors between the solar roof tiles can become loose, posing a fire hazard.. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
SolarBlend roof tiles replace conventional roof tiles to provide solar energy to the building. This recall involves all SolarBlend roof tiles with model numbers STP050D-5/ZCB (brown), STP050D-5/ZCF (terra cotta), and STP050D-5/ZCG (gray).
Reported concern (CPSC)
The connectors between the solar roof tiles can become loose, posing a fire hazard.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Suntech has been notifying consumers directly. Consumers who have not been contacted by Suntech should turn off their solar energy systems immediately. Consumers should contact Suntech to schedule a free inspection and repair of the solar energy system. Suntech will repair the solar energy system at no cost to the consumer.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026