The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·23777·Announced 2023-07-27

GAF Energy Timberline Solar Energy Shingles recalled due to fire hazard

GAF Energy is recalling about 2,100 Timberline Solar Energy Shingles (TLS-1) due to electrical component malfunction that poses a fire hazard. One fire and five thermal incidents resulting in property damage have been reported, with no injuries.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The hazard involves a risk of fire with reported property damage (one fire, five thermal incidents), which qualifies as a high-risk product where harm has been reported. The source explicitly states no injuries were reported, which prevents a higher classification despite the fire hazard.

Plain-English summary

GAF Energy LLC, of San Jose, California, is recalling about 2,100 Timberline Solar Energy Shingles (TLS-1) and TLS-1 jumper modules installed as part of residential solar energy systems. The shingles are roof-mounted units measuring about 64 inches by 17 inches by 1 inch and weighing about 10 pounds each.

The electrical components in the solar energy shingles can malfunction, posing a fire hazard. The firm has received one report of fire and five reports of thermal incidents resulting in property damage, including damage to the roof deck. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled shingles were sold through GAF direct sales to and through installing contractors in select states from November 2021 through April 2023 as part of solar systems ranging in price from $40,000 to $100,000.

GAF Energy will replace all jumper modules and check the electrical components of each solar shingle for defects, and repair free of charge. GAF Energy has been remotely shutting off impacted systems until remediation is complete and will compensate consumers for monetary losses due to loss of solar energy generation during that time. Consumers should contact GAF Energy toll-free at 888-838-5567 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit https://www.gaf.energy/important-safety-message/ or https://www.gaf.energy/ and click on "Recall" for more information. If not yet contacted by GAF Energy, consumers should contact their installers to determine if their solar energy shingles' components are recalled.

The recalled product

Product
Timberline Solar Energy Shingles
Manufacturer
GAF Energy LLC, of San Jose, California
Category
Consumer Product — Solar Energy System / Roofing
Hazard
  • fire-hazard
  • electrical-malfunction
  • property-damage
Affected units
2,100

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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