Eguana Technologies Recalls Evolve Home Energy Storage Systems with LG Battery Due to Fire Hazard

Recall Description

This recall involves the Eguana Technologies Evolve 0513U Home Energy Storage System. The Evolve system allows owners to capture and store energy from solar panels. Each Evolve system includes between two and six battery modules, and the modules are removable and replaceable by trained installers. The Evolve is a freestanding cabinet that measures nearly three feet high and four feet long. The Eguana logo is located on the left door towards the center. The serial number range of the systems containing recalled batteries is between ET-000200 and ET-000600. The serial number is located inside the cabinet toward the bottom left of the unit.

Hazards Identified

The lithium-ion battery modules within the Evolve Home Energy Storage Systems can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Consumer Remedy

Consumers should immediately contact Eguana Technologies to schedule a free repair to the Evolve system. All recalled units connected online will have the batteries state of charge remotely limited, to reduce the risk of overheating until the batteries are replaced. If your unit is not connected online, contact Eguana Technologies to schedule a technician to come to your residence to manually reduce the state of charge, at no cost. Eguana Technologies will arrange for all recalled lithium-ion batteries to be properly replaced and disposed of according to federal and state regulations, and is contacting all known owners directly or through its installers.

Affected Products

Product Name	Type	Units Affected
Evolve Home Energy Storage Systems	N/A	About 245

Recalled Eguana Technologies Evolve 0513U Home Energy Storage System

ManufacturersNot specified

Retailers

Online at Amazon.com from October 2020 through May 2021 for between $16 and $25.

Verify Official Notice

Product recall terms or points of contact can change. Verify instructions directly with the CPSC announcement page.

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