INVERTER RECALL!

Xantrex announces inverter recall - Xantrex, Sunpower and GE brands

Unfortunately, we have learned about a fairly extensive product recall regarding Xantrex inverters that have been marketed under the Xantrex, Sunpower and General Electric brands.

We understand from the attached Recall Notice that this is a voluntary recall on the part of the manufacturer and that it covers Xantrex GT series grid-tie inverters that were manufactured between September 2005 and August 2010.

According to the recall notice:
A component of the inverter can degrade, causing out gassing within the wiring compartment of the inverter. Should arcing occur, gasses could build and force the compartment cover to be blown off. If the cover is blown off with sufficient force it can injure the user or person [sic], or cause damage to property in close proximity to the inverter.

NOVA WEST SOLAR HAS ALWAYS INSTALLED GERMAN MADE SMA INVERTERS! OUR CUSTOMERS ARE NOT AFFECTED OR ASSOCIATED IN ANY WAY WITH THIS RECALL!

XANTREX IS A CHINESE MANUFACTURER THAT IS ON THE CSI APPROVED LIST OF MANUFACTURERS. IF YOU SHOULD HAVE A XANTREX INVERTER, CALL THE SOLAR CONTRACTOR WHO INSTALLED YOUR SOLAR POWER SYSTEM. IF THEY ARE NO LONGER IN BUSINESS, YOU SHOULD CONTACT XANTREX AT 800-714-7176.