CPSC Recall in 2014: SolarWorld Recalls Solar Systems with Copper Grounding Lugs Due to Electrocution, Electric Shock or Fire Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 14-260

Date: August 21, 2014

Product Name: SolarWorld Solar Systems

Recall Description:

The bare-copper grounding lugs installed with SolarWorld Solar Systems can corrode, resulting in a faulty ground circuit. This poses a risk of shock, electrocution and fire.

Hazard Description:

SolarWorld solar panels installed with bare-copper grounding lugs can corrode which could result in a faulty ground circuit, posing an electric shock, electrocution or fire hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 1.3 million in the U.S. and 210,000 in Canada

Incidents:

The firm has received one report of corrosion related to the bare copper lugs. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

SolarWorld installers and distributors, or other distribution companies from June 2011 to June 2014 for about $1,000 to $10,000 depending on system size.

Manufactured In:

United States