Monday, August 9, 2021

ALERT! LITHIUM BATTERY RECALL; FIRE HAZARD, INSTALLED AS PART OF RESIDENTIAL SOLAR PANEL SYSTEM, REPORTS OF PROPERTY DAMAGE, ONE INJURY

Description: This recall involves LG Chem Model RESU 10H lithium-ion storage batteries that were installed as part of a residential energy solar panel system. The recalled batteries allow owners to capture and store energy from the solar panels. The batteries are wall mounted and measure about 29 by 36 by 8 inches. They weigh roughly 220 pounds. The LG logo is located on the top left side of the front panel. The serial number of the recalled product begins with R15563P3 and is located behind the access door of the RESU home battery.
 
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received five reports of the lithium storage batteries smoking and catching on fire, resulting in property damage and one injury.  Sold At: Various distributors of solar energy storage systems nationwide, including, but not limited to Sunrun, AEE Solar, Baywa, CED, Krannich, Independent Electric Supply, and Inter Island Solar Supply from January 2017 through April 2019 for about $8,000. GET MORE INFO HERE.

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