Delta Electronics Recalls Solar Inverters Due to Fire and Impact Hazards
CPSC recall 19061. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The capacitors can fail and allow heat to build up and the cover can eject with force from the unit, posing fire and impact hazards.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 19061 has the recall date 7 Feb 2019. The notice names the firm Delta Electronics. The recall has about 2,600 units. The median CPSC recall of 2019 has 5,400 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Delta Electronics has received 11 reports of the capacitors failing and allowing heat buildup, including two reports of the cover forcibly ejecting off the inverter units. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 2,600 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | This recall involves the Eltek THEIA HE-t string inverters that convert DC power from residential solar panels to AC power supplied to the electrical grid system. The recalled inverters measure about 28 inches high by 14 inches wide by 6.5 inches deep. They were sold in four different kilowatt ratings: 2.0 kW, 2.9 kW, 3.8, kW, and 4.4 kW. "Eltek," and the model designation "THEIA" and "HE-t" are printed on the front display panel of the inverter. The inverters could be installed in different places in consumers' homes. |
| Product | Eltek solar inverters, About 2,600 |
| Sold at | Through various solar installers in Arizona, New York, Tennessee and Washington from March 2012 through May 2017 for between $2,000 and $4,000. |
| Importer | Delta Electronics USA Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 2,600Median of 2019: 5,400
- CPSC recalls of 2019
- 241
- Recalls of 2019 with one of the same hazards
- 29%
- Recalls on the register that name Delta Electronics
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 8 Oct 2004 | CPSC, Dell Inc. Announce Recall of AC Adapters for Notebook Computers |
| 2 Sep 2004 | CPSC, IBM Announce Recall of AC Adapters for Notebook Computers |
Official channels
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 19061. https://recallregister.com/product/8486-delta-electronics-recalls-solar-inverters-due-to-fire-and-impact-hazar/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 19061 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Delta Electronics has received 11 reports of the capacitors failing and allowing heat buildup, including two reports of the cover forcibly ejecting off the inverter units. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Through various solar installers in Arizona, New York, Tennessee and Washington from March 2012 through May 2017 for between $2,000 and $4,000.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 19061?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 19061?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 2,600