Goal Zero Recalls YETI 3000X Power Stations Due to Serious Risk of Injury from Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall date: Aug. 20, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from CPSC's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 5, 2026.
- What's 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".
- The risk
The recalled power station's circuit board can overheat, posing a risk of serious injury from fire and burn hazards. Goal Zero has received four reports of the power stations catching fire, overheating and smoking. No injuries have been reported.
- Who's affected
Units: About 46,200, according to CPSC. Sold at: 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.
- Compared with
Goal Zero has 1 CPSC recall in 2026 so far, compared with 1 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from CPSC's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
5 earlier CPSC recalls by Goal Zero since Nov. 1, 2016:
- Feb. 27, 2025 Goal Zero Recalls Solar Series Combiner Cables for Solar Panels Due to Fire Hazard (agency record)
- June 20, 2024 Goal Zero Recalls Yeti Link Modules with EC8 Cables Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (agency record)
- April 7, 2021 Goal Zero Recalls Power Cables Due to Fire Hazard (agency record)
- Dec. 9, 2020 Goal Zero Recalls Power Supplies Due to Fire Hazard (agency record)
- Nov. 22, 2017 Goal Zero Recalls Solar Powered Charging Stations Due to Impact Hazard (Recall Alert) (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from CPSC's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
CPSC's notice, word for word
Contact, as CPSC's notice gives it: 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.
- Check it yourself
The record as CPSC published it
| CPSC recall number | 26712 |
|---|---|
| Recall date | Aug. 20, 2026 |
| Company | Goal Zero |
| Products | Goal Zero YETI 3000X Portable Power Stations |
| Remedy offered | Repair |
| Importer | Goal Zero, of Draper, Utah |
| Manufactured in | China |
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall records (public domain). CPSC's notice