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Avanco PV Array DC Isolator<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

May 12, 2014<\/strong><\/p>\n

The State Government has issued a recall order on certain Avanco-branded DC solar power isolators used on solar power systems after they were found to have an internal fault that can lead to overheating and fire.<\/p>\n

Attorney-General Jarrod Bleijie made the announcement following investigations conducted by the Electrical Safety Office and independent reports from the University of Queensland and the Queensland University of Technology.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want all Queenslanders to be safe at home and that\u2019s why we\u2019re acting quickly to ensure homeowners and installers can take the necessary steps to avoid any potential risks,\u201d Mr Bleijie said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere have been some minor fire incidents involving Avanco brand isolators that have been contained in and around the isolator. No one has been injured and that\u2019s the way we want to keep it.<\/p>\n

\u201cAround 27,000 of the affected isolators have been sold in Queensland so it\u2019s important we get the word out there.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mr Bleijie said solar power systems installed on homes generally had an isolator located at the solar panels and another next to the inverter. The isolators are used to switch the system off to allow maintenance and repair work to be carried out safely.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re asking as many homeowners and installers as possible to check their solar power system and if they have the affected isolator, to disable it so it can be replaced,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor homeowners who can\u2019t access the isolator safely, or are unsure of what to do, we would encourage them to call their electrician or seek advice from their installer.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is about getting the message out to ensure people across the State are aware of the recall and aren\u2019t living with a potential electrical hazard.\u201d<\/p>\n

The affected Avanco brand DC isolators include the following model numbers: AV\/DC4P25A, AV\/DC2P25A, AV\/DC4P25AUB, AV\/DC2P625AU, AV\/DC2P25AU, AV\/DC2\/2P25AU, AV\/DC2\/2P125AU, AV\/DC4P25AU, AV\/DC4P25AUS and AV\/DC4P25AUT.<\/p>\n

For more information on the recall and consumer rights, please visit the Electrical Safety Office website<\/a> at or the Office of Fair Trading website<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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