CPSC recall 17736
Connectors sold with solar panels
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2017-03-28
On 2017-03-28 the CPSC announced a recall of Connectors sold with solar panels by Amphenol Industrial Solar Technologies Of Shenzhen China Connectors, citing the connectors that are attached to the solar panels can develop microscopic cracks that allow moisture to leak into them while the system is producing electricity, posing an elec….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17736 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2017-03-28 |
| Published | 2017-03-28 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Amphenol Industrial Solar Technologies Of Shenzhen China Connectors |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Connectors sold with solar panels | This recall involves Amphenol UTX PV model connectors sold with solar panels. The electrical connectors are used to connect various types of photovoltaic solar panels to the electrical connection system. The connectors have a black plastic exterior with "Amphenol" and "UTX PV" stamped on the end. They consist of a male pin on one end and a female socket on the other end.
Reason
The connectors that are attached to the solar panels can develop microscopic cracks that allow moisture to leak into them while the system is producing electricity, posing an electrical shock hazard.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Solar-World-Recalls-Connectors-Sold-with-Solar-Panels-Recall-Alert
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