Defects

On July 18, 2023, the Judge Lynn S. Adelman of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin issued an Order naming Lieff Cabraser Nashville Office Managing Partner Mark P. Chalos as Co-Lead Counsel for Plaintiffs in the nationwide marketing and sales practices and products liability litigation against Generac Solar Power Systems over claims its PWRCell System components are defective and potentially dangerous.

As detailed in Plaintiffs’ Complaint, Generac Power Systems’ PWRCell System components can malfunction and overheat, causing system shutdowns and loss of energy production. The malfunctioning and overheating of components in the Generac systems have been linked to several reported fires. Generac did not disclose the defects to consumers, and has not recalled the units, nor has Generac informed the public of the ongoing safety risks its systems pose and that the systems do not meet the representations Generac made about their quality, function, and safety. The systems at issue include the PWRCell System with SnapRS 801 and SnapRS 801A switches.

“It is a privilege to be appointed to serve the consumers who purchased these problematic Generac solar power systems,” notes Chalos. “We look forward to moving the litigation forward and getting relief for these families.”

Previously, Lieff Cabraser had been investigating reports that energy tech giant Generac Power Systems’ PWRCell System components are defective and potentially dangerous. The systems reportedly can malfunction and possibly overheat, causing system shutdowns and loss of energy production. The malfunctioning and overheating of components in the Generac systems have been linked to several reported fires. Generac did not disclose the defects to consumers and has not recalled the units. Generac has not informed the public of the ongoing safety risks its systems pose and the systems do not meet the representations Generac made about their quality, function, and safety. The systems at issue include the PWRCell System with SnapRS 801 and SnapRS 801A switches.

Homeowners with the allegedly defective Generac safety system components in their solar panels should use the form below to contact a consumer protection attorney at Lieff Cabraser to discuss your legal rights and potential recovery. There is no charge or obligation for our review of your case, and the information you provide will help us hold Generac accountable.