CPSC recall · Reported March 28, 2017
SolarWorld Recalls Connectors Sold with Solar Panels Due to Electrical Shock Hazard (Recall Alert)
The connectors that are attached to the solar panels can develop microscopic cracks that allow moisture to leak into them while the system is producing electricity, posing an elec…
Amphenol Industrial Solar Technologies, of Shenzhen, China (connectors) recalled This recall involves Amphenol UTX PV model connectors sold with solar panels. The electri….
SolarWorld Recalls Connectors Sold with Solar Panels Due to Electrical Shock Hazard (Reca… was recalled by Amphenol Industrial Solar Technologies, of Shenzhen, China (connectors) in March 28, 2017. Reason: The connectors that are attached to the solar panels can develop microscopic cracks that allow moisture to le…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact SolarWorld for a free replacement connector. SolarWo…. Verify recall #17736 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Amphenol Industrial Solar Technologies, of Shenzhen, China (connectors) issued this CPSC recall-The connectors that are attached to the solar panels can develop microscopic cracks that allow moisture to le….
- None
- agency class
- March 28, 2017
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17736 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.
Household Products recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 3,089 household products recalls on record
Product description
This recall involves Amphenol UTX PV model connectors sold with solar panels. The electrical connectors are used to connect various types of photovoltaic solar panels to the electrical connection system. The connectors have a black plastic exterior with "Amphenol" and "UTX PV" stamped on the end. They consist of a male pin on one end and a female socket on the other end.
Reason for recall
The connectors that are attached to the solar panels can develop microscopic cracks that allow moisture to leak into them while the system is producing electricity, posing an electrical shock hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately contact SolarWorld for a free replacement connector. SolarWorld has contacted all purchasers of this product directly.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 17736 |
| Date reported | March 28, 2017 |
| Date initiated | March 28, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | Amphenol Industrial Solar Technologies, of Shenzhen, China (connectors) |
| Affected scope | About 97,000 |
| 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 immediately contact SolarWorld for a free replacement connector. SolarWorld has contacted all purchasers of this…
- Check the recall number (17736) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
Why was this product recalled? ▼
What should consumers do? ▼
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Nationwide recalls with similar severity or category timing
Consumer-product notices outside this firm and state, matched by severity timing and product category.
Similar severity · nearest report date
Same archive severity grade, closest by report date among other firms and states.
Similar Household Products · nearest report date
Same product category, closest by report date among other firms and states (deduped against the severity set).
Compare this recall with CCM Hockey U.S. Recalls FMHVR Hybrid Visors and ACCHVR Repl… → · All Household Products recalls
Methodology · Corrections · Archive as of August 2026