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Product Recall
RNG Recalls 100-Watt Bendable Solar Panels Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Renogy 100-watt Bendable Solar Panel
100-watt bendable solar panels
Recall Date: January 28th, 2016
Type: Electrical Systems
Units: About 1,500 (in addition, about 20 solar panels were sold in Canada)
Hazards: The solar panels can overheat, posing a risk of fire.
Remedies: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled solar panels and return them to RNG for free replacements.
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.
Consumer Contact:
RNG at 800-330-8678 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. PT Saturday, email [email protected], or online at www.renogy.com and click on Support for more information.Injuries:
The firm has received 11 reports of the solar panels overheating, including three reports of property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Retailers:
Online at Amazon.com, eBay.com and Renogy-store.com from May 2015 through October 2015 for about $300.
Importers:
RNG Group Inc., of Ontario, Calif.
