Goal Zero Recalls Power Supplies Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 21050 · Dec 9, 2020 · Goal Zero
4,500
units affected
4,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21050
- Date
- Dec 9, 2020
- Company
- Goal Zero
- Units affected
- 4,500
- Product
- Yeti 25A Fast Charge Power Supplies
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves all Yeti 25A Fast Charge power supplies with model number 98080. The power supply is an accessory to and is used for faster recharging of Goal Zero's Yeti power stations. It comes with a standard 100-240v AC power input plug and a 15.6v High Power Port power output plug. The model number can be found on the first line of the specifications on the product label. The Goal Zero logo and "Yeti 25A Fast Charge" can be found on top of the power supply box.
What can happen
The connection between the power supply module and the output cord can be loose, causing the electrical connections to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the Yeti 25A Fast Charge power supply and contact Goal Zero for a free repair. If the product is in use, unplug it and wait for it to cool down before touching.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Goal Zero has received three reports of the power supplies overheating. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Bass Pro, Cabela's and REI stores nationwide and online at Amazon, Backcountry and GoalZero.com from April 2019 through August 2020 for about $150.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled yeti 25a fast charge power supplies?
Consumers should immediately stop using the Yeti 25A Fast Charge power supply and contact Goal Zero for a free repair. If the product is in use, unplug it and wait for it to cool down before touching.
What is the hazard?
The connection between the power supply module and the output cord can be loose, causing the electrical connections to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.