The recall affects Goal Zero YETI 3000X portable power stations — silver and black units about 24.4 by 18.5 by 22.3 inches with yellow handles, a front digital display and electrical ports, mounted on a rolling cart with two wheels and a telescoping handle, marked with the Goal Zero logo and “YETI 3000X.” They were recalled because the circuit board can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. Consumers should stop using the power stations immediately and install the free firmware repair through the Goal Zero app or contact Goal Zero for free firmware installation.
What's being recalled
This recall involves Goal Zero's YETI 3000X power stations. The silver and black portable power stations measure about 24.4 inches high, 18.5 inches wide and 22.3 inches deep, and weigh about 92 pounds. The power stations have yellow handles and a digital display at the front with electrical ports. They sit on a rolling cart with two built-in wheels and a telescoping handle. The Goal Zero logo is printed on the front bar of the cart and on a nameplate located on the underside of the station's lid along with "YETI 3000X".
Manufactured in: China.
The hazard
The recalled power station's circuit board can overheat, posing a risk of serious injury from fire and burn hazards.
Incidents and injuries: Goal Zero has received four reports of the power stations catching fire, overheating and smoking. No injuries have been reported.
What to do
Consumers should stop using the power stations immediately and install the free repair in the form of a firmware update available through the Goal Zero application or contact Goal Zero for firmware installation at no cost.
Contact: Goal Zero toll-free at 888-794-6250 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at support@goalzero.com or online at https://recallsupport.goalzero.com/hc/en-us/requests/new or Goalzero.com and click on "IMPORTANT RECALL INFORMATION and Firmware Update" at the top of the page for more information.
Where it was sold
REI stores nationwide and online at Costco.com, Backcountry.com, Goalzero.com and other online retailers from May 2020 through August 2025 for about $3,00.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, collected from U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Check the original before you act on it.
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