Timberline Solar Energy Shingles Recall

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 19, 2026

Recall Information Record
Database Entry ID: 9675
Date of Record: 2023-07-27

1. Recall Summary
This recall involves TLS-1 jumper modules and TLS-1 energy shingles that were installed as part of a residential solar energy system. The recall was announced on July 27, 2023. The firm, GAF Energy LLC, of San Jose, California, has received one report of fire and five reports of thermal incidents resulting in property damage, including damage to the roof deck. No injuries have been reported.

2. Affected Products
The recalled products are Timberline Solar Energy Shingles (TLS-1) and TLS-1 jumper modules. The energy shingles are roof mounted and measure approximately 64 inches by 17 inches by 1 inch. They weigh about 10 pounds. The products were sold by GAF through direct sales to and through installing contractors in select states from November 2021 through April 2023. The recalled shingles were sold as part of solar systems that range in price from $40,000 to $100,000. The number of units affected is about 2,100. The manufacturer is GAF Energy LLC, of San Jose, California, and the country of manufacture is the United States. Specific model numbers or UPCs are not specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information
The electrical components in the solar energy shingles can malfunction, posing a fire hazard. The firm has received one report of fire and five reports of thermal incidents resulting in property damage, including damage to the roof deck. No injuries have been reported.

4. Consumer Action Required
Consumers should take the following actions as specified in the recall notice:
– GAF Energy is contacting known owners of the energy shingles directly by phone to schedule the repair and replacement of the recalled jumper modules and affected electrical components.
– If consumers have not been contacted by GAF Energy, they should contact their installers to determine if their solar energy shingles’ components are recalled.
– GAF Energy has been remotely shutting off impacted systems until the remediation is complete.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy is a repair. GAF Energy will replace all jumper modules and check the electrical components of each solar shingle for defects, and repair free of charge. Additionally, consumers will be compensated for monetary losses due to the loss of solar energy generation during the time the system is shut off.

6. Contact Information
Consumers may contact GAF Energy toll-free at 888-838-5567 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers may also visit the firm’s website at https://www.gaf.energy/important-safety-message/ or https://www.gaf.energy/ and click on “Recall” for more information.

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