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SolarWorld Recalls Connectors Sold with Solar Panels Due to Electrical Shock Hazard (Recall Alert)

Date: March 28, 2017
Company: Amphenol Industrial Solar Technologies, of Shenzhen, China (connectors)
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should immediately contact SolarWorld for a free replacement connector. SolarWorld has contacted all purchasers of this product directly. Options: Replace

Affected Products

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.

Why Was This Recalled?

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.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Amphenol Industrial Solar Technologies, of Shenzhen, China (connectors)

Amphenol Industrial Solar Technologies, of Shenzhen, China (connectors) has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report