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RNG Recalls 100-Watt Bendable Solar Panels

The firm's contact information has been updated. August 10, 2021.

Name of Product:
100-watt bendable solar panels
Hazard:

The solar panels can overheat, posing a risk of fire.

Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
January 28, 2016
Units:

About 1,500 (in addition, about 20 solar panels were sold in Canada)

Consumer Contact

Email RNG at  techsupport@renogy.com

Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves Renogy brand 100-watt bendable solar panels. The recalled solar panels are black plastic sheets about 41 inches long by about 21 inches wide by about 1/8 inch thick. Model number RNG-100DB is on the top of the panel, either on the front or back.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled solar panels and return them to RNG for free replacements.

Incidents/Injuries:

The firm has received 11 reports of the solar panels overheating, including three reports of property damage.  No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:
Online at Amazon.com, eBay.com and Renogy-store.com from May 2015 through October 2015 for about $300.
Importer(s):

RNG Group Inc., of Ontario, Calif.

Manufactured In:
Thailand
Recall number:
16-725

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