Goal Zero Yeti Link Expansion Module (and associated EC8 cables) recalled due to fire hazard
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Summary
Immediately stop using the recalled products and contact Goal Zero LLC for a refund. Consumers should dispose of the affected products in accordance with municipal electronic waste requirements.
Affected products
This recall involves the Goal Zero Yeti Link Module (“Link”). The Link is a charge controller and was sold as an optional upgrade to Goal Zero Yeti power stations. The Link installs into the power stations to enable the lithium battery contained within the power station to be charged by lead acid, auxiliary batteries (such as the Yeti Tank). The Link is connected to these auxiliary batteries by the 12 foot EC8 Extension Cable, the Male EC8 to Ring cable, the Female EC8 to Ring cable and the MPPTx to Ring cable (in differing combinations depending on the user’s particular needs).
The defect is found in the connection between male and female EC8 connections. These connections are made between the following products, the Male EC8 to Ring (98203 or 98204), the Female EC8 to Ring Cable (98202 and 98205), the EC8 12’ Extension Cable (98201 or 98206), and the Yeti Link Expansion Module (98200 and 98210).
These products may also have been sold with Yeti Tank models (23100 or 23105) and various kits that include the Yeti Tank, the Yeti Link Car Charge Kit (44200), the Yeti Link Vehicle Integration Kit (44201), the 50 Amp External MPPT (98090), and the 30 Amp External MPPT (98085).
Issue
The EC8 connector between the Yeti Link and various cable can be damaged. A damaged connection can result in melting or burning cables and can create a burn or fire hazard.
As of June 12, 2024, the company has received 1 report of incident involving property damage in Canada, and no report of injury. In the United States, the company has received 2 reports of incidents of fire resulting in significant property damage and no reports of injury.
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact Goal Zero LLC for replacement kit. Consumers should dispose of the affected products in accordance with municipal electronic waste requirements.
For more information, consumers can contact Goal Zero LLC by telephone at 1-800-794-6250, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm MT, by email at support@goalzero.com or visit the company website.
Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Goal Zero LLC.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
Additional information
Background
Number Sold
The company reported that 815 units of the affected products were sold in Canada and 34,459 units were sold in the United States.
Time Period Sold
The affected products were sold from June 2019 to December 2023.
Place of Origin
Manufactured in China
Details
Distributor
Goal Zero LLC
Draper, UT
United States
Manufacturer
ProVista Technology International Limited
Kwun Tong, Kowloon
HONG KONG
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