PRA number
2014/14332
Published date
Product description
This recall notice is issued by the Minister for Justice and Attorney-General pursuant to Section 122 of the Australian Consumer Law (Qld)
The products are DC solar power isolator switches forming part of the Blueline solar power system.
The products are DC solar power isolator switches forming part of the Blueline solar power system.
Reasons the product is recalled
High temperature can occur at the internal switch plate, causing the contacts to spread and the polymer support plate to degrade.
The hazards to consumers
This poses a risk of arcing and eventual catastrophic failure, resulting in fire.
What consumers should do
Owners should immediately shut down the PV system following the standard shutdown procedure.
Note that Blueline Solar Pty Ltd is now insolvent.
If a consumer suspects they have one of the affected units, they should have an electrician inspect and replace the DC isolators.
Note that Blueline Solar Pty Ltd is now insolvent.
If a consumer suspects they have one of the affected units, they should have an electrician inspect and replace the DC isolators.
Supplier
Blue Line Solar pty ltd
Traders who sold this product
The Blueline solar system was sold to:
• Australian Institute of Renewable Energy (AIRE);
• Queensland Renewable Energy (QRE);
• Polaris Solar;
• Darwin Solar;
• Combined Solar;
• United Renewable Energy;
• Genlux;
• ACT Renewable Energy; and
• Capital Solar
• Australian Institute of Renewable Energy (AIRE);
• Queensland Renewable Energy (QRE);
• Polaris Solar;
• Darwin Solar;
• Combined Solar;
• United Renewable Energy;
• Genlux;
• ACT Renewable Energy; and
• Capital Solar
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Recall advertisements and supporting documentation
Responsible regulator
Electrical Safety Office (QLD) is the responsible regulator for this recall.