Fire risk from Senec storage: Alarm in Hechingen and Minden!

Fire risk from Senec storage: Alarm in Hechingen and Minden!

Cologne (ots)

In recent weeks, several fire incidents related to Senec's battery storage systems have occurred in Germany, raising serious concerns about the safety of these devices. On August 30, 2024, there was a fire in Hechingen in which a Senec storage tank in a residential building completely burst into flames. As the fire progressed, the fire brigade had to be called out and there was material damage in the high five-figure range. The affected property is currently uninhabitable and experts are trying to determine the exact causes of the fire.

A few weeks later, on September 18, 2024, a similar incident occurred in Minden. A resident escaped at the last minute via the roof while the building suffered significant damage. The alarming pattern of these incidents is raising concerns among other solar system owners. In fact, there were also reports of a near-fire in the Hanover region, which was fortunately discovered in time.

Senec's silence causes unrest

The silence of the Senec company is particularly striking. Despite the series of fires, Senec refuses to disclose information about the incidents, citing legal reasons. This contradicts the Product Safety Act, which requires manufacturers to immediately inform their customers about safety risks. Articles highlighting this worrying situation suggest that Senec's lack of wording further undermines trust in the brand.

“We are concerned about the information that has reached us and recommend that affected users immediately check their storage systems,” says an affected solar installer from Minden, who proactively informed his customers about potential dangers after the fire.

In the past there have been isolated fires that were attributed to defective battery cells. Experts are very much in agreement about the risks associated with the use of senec battery storage systems.

The questions about the security standards of the new storage devices remain unanswered. It is still unclear whether the newer models are equipped with lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells, which are considered safer. Senec has offered these as an alternative to the nickel-cobalt cells previously used, but the safety of these new models remains questionable.

Legal advice advisable for affected customers

Given the repeated incidents and the associated uncertainties, experts advise seeking legal advice in order to assert possible claims. Such action could be important because in many cases there is a risk of the statute of limitations running out. GHENDLER RUVINSKIJ Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH already represents over 2,000 clients in similar cases and reports positive judgments against Senec, which offer affected customers hope for compensation.

“The fact that significant damage has already occurred several times suggests that Senec must act urgently to ensure the safety of its products and to largely regain the trust of its customers,” the law firm emphasized in a statement.

The pressure on Senec is growing to find a solution to the identified security problems as quickly as possible. Users can only hope that the company will finally take action to take the public concerns seriously. However, it remains to be seen whether this will actually happen, as critical voices have noted in the reporting and the uncertainty remains.

For further information on the fire incidents and the development of the situation, we recommend that you follow the reporting on www.presseportal.de to pursue.