The Consumer Product Safety Commission is reporting Siemens is recalling about 3,910 units of its SolarReady Meter Combos because of a fire risk. So far, Siemens has reported 8 incidents of overheating at an interior connection, with one incident becoming an isolated small fire that injured no one. The Meter Combos were sold between August 2021 and April 2024. The SolarReady Meter Combos were sold by distributors during that time frame.
The CPSC announcement says, “This recall involves SolarReady Meter Combos with catalog numbers MC2442S1200SC and MC2442S1200FC, manufactured from August 2021 through August 2022. The catalog number and date stamp are located on a label on the inside of the front panel of the solar meter. This product serves as the connection point between the utility power supply, a rooftop solar system, and the main electrical panel serving a home. Depending on the installation, the panel within this product could contain the branch breaker circuits (breaker box) for the entire home or part of the home. This panel also contains the main breaker service disconnect for the whole home’s power.”
Siemens says it will arrange for an on-site inspection, and repair or replacement of recalled meter combos by a licensed contractor at no cost to the consumer. Siemens is contacting distributors directly.
If you have questions, you can contact Siemens directly at 800-756-6996 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at psn.industry@siemens.com, or online at https://www.siemens.com/us/en/products/energy/low-voltage/solarready-meter-combo-safety-recall.html or at https://www.siemens.com/us/en/products/energy/low-voltage.html and click on the “Email us for Further Information for Recall” button for more information.
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