# Solar Inverter Recall: What Growatt and GoodWe Owners Need to Check
A solar inverter can quietly save you money for years—until a safety recall turns it into the most worrying box on your wall. If you own a Growatt or GoodWe system in Australia, don’t assume the installer will automatically call you. That’s where many homeowners get caught out.
The ACCC has issued recalls covering certain Growatt and GoodWe solar inverters, with safety concerns linked to the affected models. The exact risk depends on the model and production batch, so this isn’t a case of every inverter from either brand being dangerous. Still, the warning is serious enough to justify checking your paperwork, inverter label and serial number today.
## Why the inverter matters more than most people realise
Solar panels produce DC electricity, while your home uses AC power. The inverter performs that conversion, manages solar output and, in a hybrid system, controls whether energy goes into a battery, powers the house or flows back to the grid.
That means it works hard every day, often in a hot garage, carport or outdoor cabinet. A fault can cause overheating, electric shock or fire, especially if moisture, damaged wiring or poor installation is involved. Here’s the part many owners forget: a solar system can still look perfectly normal while an internal fault is developing.
If your inverter is included in an ACCC recall, don’t remove covers or attempt a DIY repair. Follow the recall instructions and contact the manufacturer, retailer or original installer. If you notice burning smells, unusual buzzing, scorching, error messages or heat around the unit, switch it off only if you can do so safely and keep people away until a qualified electrician checks it.
## Is replacing it going to wipe out your solar savings?
Possibly, but not necessarily. A recalled inverter may be repaired or replaced at no cost, depending on the recall terms, warranty status and who supplied the system. The frustrating part is that some homeowners discover their installer has closed, changed business names or is slow to respond.
A replacement also needs to match your panels, battery, monitoring platform and local grid requirements. Choosing the cheapest available inverter can create extra costs later if it doesn’t support your battery or requires new wiring and commissioning. In some cases, a temporary outage means buying more electricity from the grid, which is especially painful during high-rate periods.
For homeowners considering a new hybrid inverter, the recall is a useful reminder not to shop on price alone. Look at local support, warranty handling, installer experience and whether replacement parts are actually available in your country. A slightly cheaper unit isn’t a bargain if you’re left waiting weeks for a technician or arguing over who pays the call-out fee.
Before buying or keeping any Growatt or GoodWe inverter, photograph the model and serial-number label, compare it with the official ACCC recall listing and ask for written confirmation that your unit is cleared. Don’t rely on a sales page, a Facebook comment or a vague “we’ve never had an issue”—get the answer from the manufacturer or a licensed electrician, and keep that record with your solar paperwork.
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