What are the details of First Solars manufacturing excursion from the 2008-2009 timeframe?
— From June 2008 to June 2009, First Solar experienced a manufacturing excursion that affected less than 4% of total product manufactured during that period. Affected modules showed an initial premature power loss in the field before stabilizing. — 96% of product manufactured during the excursion period is unaffected by the issue. — The root cause was identified and corrective action was implemented in the factories in June of 2009. — First Solar has been working directly with impacted customers to replace affected modules. — There is no safety risk associated with the excursion. This is not a recall. — The First Solar standard product warranty covers replacement modules, including outbound shipping costs. — First Solar stands behind its product: due to the nature of the excursion, some PV power plants may have received some affected modules; First Solar is taking voluntary actions beyond the standard warranty program. — All product manufactured after June 2009 is unaffected by the iss
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