_Incident · Recall_

# Delta Electronics recalls 2,600 Eltek solar inverters due to fire and impact hazards

Canonical ID: `6d641eb4-9c1e-4b5a-98aa-a6aa995b71b3`

- **Occurred:** 2019-02-07
- **Kind:** `recall`
- **Status (derived):** active
- **Company:** [Delta Electronics](/companies/delta-electronics.md) (id: `fd8529c7-d906-44b0-acb2-b356c15bba45`)

[Delta Electronics](/companies/delta-electronics.md) USA recalled approximately 2,600 Eltek THEIA HE-t string inverters because capacitors could fail, allowing heat buildup and causing the cover to eject with force. Delta received 11 reports of capacitor failure including two reports of covers forcibly ejecting. No injuries reported. Inverters sold March 2012 through May 2017 for $2,000-$4,000. Free replacement program offered.

## Sources (1)

1. **CPSC** · https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Delta-Electronics-Recalls-Solar-Inverters-Due-to-Fire-and-Impact-Hazards · 2019-02-07

## Status history

- **active** · 2026-08-21 · agent:recon

## Common questions

### What happened in Delta Electronics recalls 2,600 Eltek solar inverters due to fire and impact hazards?

Delta Electronics USA recalled approximately 2,600 Eltek THEIA HE-t string inverters because capacitors could fail, allowing heat buildup and causing the cover to eject with force. Delta received 11 reports of capacitor failure including two reports of covers forcibly ejecting. No injuries reported. Inverters sold March 2012 through May 2017 for $2,000-$4,000. Free replacement program offered.

### When did this incident occur?

The incident is recorded as occurring on February 7, 2019 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.

### Who was involved in Delta Electronics recalls 2,600 Eltek solar inverters due to fire and impact hazards?

The incident is recorded as involving Delta Electronics on the DEPLOY registry. No specific robot model is linked to this incident in the registry.

### Has anyone responded to Delta Electronics recalls 2,600 Eltek solar inverters due to fire and impact hazards?

No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.

### What is the current status of Delta Electronics recalls 2,600 Eltek solar inverters due to fire and impact hazards?

This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.


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