GoodWe & GE Hybrid Inverter Recall 2025: Firmware Fix
Learn about the GoodWe & GE hybrid inverter recall in 2025, safety concerns, affected models, and how to fix the issue with a firmware update.
In late September 2025 the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) published a product safety recall covering certain GoodWe EHB and GEH series hybrid inverters.
These “hybrid” solar inverters work with solar batteries so that households can store excess solar energy for use after dark.
Because GoodWe has sold tens of thousands of inverters in Australia since 2012, the recall naturally generated concern among homeowners and installers.
This article summarises the recall, explains which models are affected, describes the remedy, and answers common questions about GoodWe’s products.
Why were GoodWe and GE hybrid inverters recalled?
The ACCC recall notice explains that the bypass switch on the affected inverters could allow the unit to continue exporting power to the grid when operating in backup mode.
When the bypass switch is accidentally turned to ‘bypass’ while the grid is down, the inverter keeps sending electricity back into the grid. In an islanding situation, this creates a serious risk of electric shock for consumers and electricians working on switchboards or power lines.
Australian standards require hybrid inverters to include anti‑islanding protection, so any device that continues exporting power during an outage is non‑compliant.
Which models are affected?
The recall covers GoodWe‑branded EHB series (GW5K‑EHB‑AU‑G11, GW8.6K‑EHB‑AU‑G11, GW9.99K‑EHB‑AU‑G11) and GE‑branded GEH series (GEH5.0‑1U‑10, GEH8.6‑1U‑10, GEH10‑1U‑10) hybrid inverters.
These units were sold between 3 May 2021 and 4 September 2025 across Australia through wholesalers such as Tradezone, Krannich Solar and Rheem.
Only models with the EHB or GEH designation are affected; GoodWe’s other product lines (including the MS G3 recalled in early 2024, discussed below) are not part of this recall.
Why were GE‑branded inverters included?
GoodWe manufactured GE‑branded hybrid inverters for the Australian market under licence.
An earlier partnership between GE and GoodWe saw GE choose GoodWe to produce a range of GE‑branded devices. GoodWe ceased selling GE inverters in late 2024 but continues to honour warranties and provide support, which is why both GoodWe and GE units appear in the recall.
What caused the problem?
GoodWe identified that using the bypass switch incorrectly could disable the inverter’s anti‑islanding protection. When the switch is turned to bypass and the inverter is running in backup mode, it keeps exporting power to the grid.
This scenario is rare because the bypass switch is only intended for emergency use, but it still poses a severe safety hazard. Read More…