Delta Electronics is recalling about 2,600 Eltek THEIA HE-t string solar inverters. These units, which convert DC power from residential solar panels to AC power, can overheat and cause the front cover to be ejected with force. There have been 11 reports of overheating incidents, including two instances where the cover was forcibly blown off the unit. These inverters were sold through solar installers in several states between March 2012 and May 2017 for between $2,000 and $4,000. Delta Electronics will provide a free replacement inverter and handle the installation.
Internal capacitors can fail and cause heat to build up inside the unit. This pressure can cause the inverter's front cover to explode or eject with significant force, creating a risk of fire and impact injuries to anyone nearby.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled inverters, turn off the switch on the inverter's front cover, switch off the circuit breaker for the inverter and contact Delta Electronics USA to arrange for a free replacement inverter. Delta Electronics will remove the recalled inverter and install a replacement.
Recalled Eltek THEIA HE-t string inverter
Label with model designation “THEIA” and “HE-t”
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response