Centex Homes Recalls Solar Panels Due to Fire Hazard

Fire

Recall #: 14138
Affected scope: About 240 homes

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

Open Energy Corporation, Inc. and Applied Solar, Inc., of Solana Beach, Calif., are no longer in business. recalled This recall involves Open Energy 34 watt (OE-34) Solar Panel energy systems sold under th….

Centex Homes Recalls Solar Panels Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Open Energy Corporation, Inc. and Applied Solar, Inc., of Solana Beach, Calif., are no longer in business. in March 25, 2014. Reason: Fire. Remedy: Centex has contacted directly customers impacted by the recall and performed free install…. Verify recall #14138 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Open Energy Corporation, Inc. and Applied Solar, Inc., of Solana Beach, Calif., are no longer in business. issued this CPSC recall-Fire.

None
agency class: March 25, 2014
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #14138 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

This recall involves Open Energy 34 watt (OE-34) Solar Panel energy systems sold under the brand name Open Energy SolarSave Roofing Tiles. SolarSave panels replace conventional roof tiles and provide solar power to the building. This recall involves all brown, terracotta and gray OE-34 SolarSave roof tiles installed on new homes sold by Centex Homes ("Centex"). This recall does not include any other solar panels, except for the OE-34 model, installed on homes sold by Centex.

Reason for recall

Fire

Remedy, what to do

Centex has contacted directly customers impacted by the recall and performed free installations of new solar panels. Owners of homes with qualifying solar energy systems who have not been contacted by the company should turn off their solar energy systems immediately and contact Centex to schedule the installation of free replacement panels.

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	14138
Date reported	March 25, 2014
Date initiated	March 25, 2014
Recalling firm	Open Energy Corporation, Inc. and Applied Solar, Inc., of Solana Beach, Calif., are no longer in business.
Affected scope	About 240 homes
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

Centex has contacted directly customers impacted by the recall and performed free installations of new solar panels. Owners of ho…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Fire

What should consumers do? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 25, 2014. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 14138.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

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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