Suntech America Recalls SolarBlend Roof Tiles Due to Fire Hazard

The connectors between the solar roof tiles can become loose, posing a fire hazard.

Recall #: 12725
Affected scope: About 300 installations

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Wuxi Suntech Power Co. Ltd., of Wuxi, China recalled SolarBlend roof tiles replace conventional roof tiles to provide solar energy to the buil….

Suntech America Recalls SolarBlend Roof Tiles Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Wuxi Suntech Power Co. Ltd., of Wuxi, China in February 23, 2012. Reason: The connectors between the solar roof tiles can become loose, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Suntech has been notifying consumers directly. Consumers who have not been contacted by S…. Verify recall #12725 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Wuxi Suntech Power Co. Ltd., of Wuxi, China issued this CPSC recall-The connectors between the solar roof tiles can become loose, posing a fire hazard..

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agency class: February 23, 2012
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12725 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 1 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

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).

Reason for recall

The connectors between the solar roof tiles can become loose, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	12725
Date reported	February 23, 2012
Date initiated	February 23, 2012
Recalling firm	Wuxi Suntech Power Co. Ltd., of Wuxi, China
Affected scope	About 300 installations
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Suntech has been notifying consumers directly. Consumers who have not been contacted by Suntech should turn off their solar energ…

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Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

The connectors between the solar roof tiles can become loose, posing a fire hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 23, 2012. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 12725.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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