Bosch Solar Services Recalls Solar Panels Due To Fire Hazard

The solar panels can overheat, posing a risk of fire.

Recall #: 17131
Affected scope: About 28,000

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

Bosch Solar Energy Corporation, San Mateo, Calif. recalled This recall involves Roof-Mounted Bosch Photovoltaic Solar Modules with model number c-Si….

Bosch Solar Services Recalls Solar Panels Due To Fire Hazard was recalled by Bosch Solar Energy Corporation, San Mateo, Calif. in April 13, 2017. Reason: The solar panels can overheat, posing a risk of fire.. Remedy: Consumers should contact their installer to determine if their solar panels are the model…. Verify recall #17131 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Bosch Solar Energy Corporation, San Mateo, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The solar panels can overheat, posing a risk of fire..

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agency class: April 13, 2017
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17131 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, 6 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 Roof-Mounted Bosch Photovoltaic Solar Modules with model number c-Si M 60 NA30119. Bosch solar modules are photovoltaic solar panels used to generate electricity. Each module measures approximately 65 inches by 39 inches by 1.65 inches, and weighs just less than 42 pounds. The solar cells are housed in a glass-foil laminate framed by an anodized aluminum profile. The output power of the panel is 245 watt peak.

Reason for recall

The solar panels can overheat, posing a risk of fire.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should contact their installer to determine if their solar panels are the model being recalled. If it is, customers should contact Bosch to arrange for free replacement.

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	17131
Date reported	April 13, 2017
Date initiated	April 13, 2017
Recalling firm	Bosch Solar Energy Corporation, San Mateo, Calif.
Affected scope	About 28,000
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

Consumers should contact their installer to determine if their solar panels are the model being recalled. If it is, customers sho…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The solar panels can overheat, posing a risk of fire.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should contact their installer to determine if their solar panels are the model being recalled. If it is, customers should contact Bosch to arrange for free replacement.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 13, 2017. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 17131.

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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