CPSC Recall in 2022: Eguana Technologies Recalls Evolve Home Energy Storage Systems with LG Battery Due to Fire Hazard
See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2022.
This recall involves the Eguana Technologies Evolve 0513U Home Energy Storage System. The Evolve system allows owners to capture and store energy from solar panels. Each Evolve system includes between two and six battery modules, and the modules are removable and replaceable by trained installers. The Evolve is a freestanding cabinet that measures nearly three feet high and four feet long. The Eguana logo is located on the left door towards the center. The serial number range of the systems containing recalled batteries is between ET-000200 and ET-000600. The serial number is located inside the cabinet toward the bottom left of the unit.
The lithium-ion battery modules within the Evolve Home Energy Storage Systems can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Repair
None reported
Hawaii Energy Connection, Hannah Solar, Solar Direct, Creative Solar, Sunnova, and others stores in Hawaii, California, Florida, Georgia and New Hampshire. Eguana sold units to installers from June 2017 through December 2019 for between $8,000 and $18,000 depending upon the system capacity (a customer’s full system cost ranged between $40,000 and $80,000 depending upon storage capacity).
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