Yeti 25A Fast Charge Power Supplies recalled due to Fire Hazard

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Starting date:
January 15, 2021
Posting date:
January 15, 2021
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Electronics
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Fire Hazard
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-74743

Last updated:

Summary

  • Product: Yeti 25A Fast Charge Power Supplies.
  • Issue: The connection between the power supply module and the output cord can be loose, causing the electrical connections to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
  • What to do: 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.

Affected products

Yeti 25A Fast Charge Power Supplies

Product description

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. 

Hazard identified

The connection between the power supply module and the output cord can be loose, causing the electrical connections to overheat, posing a fire hazard.

As of December 22, 2020 the company has received no report of incidents or injuries in Canada.

Number sold

The company reported that 90 units of the affected product were sold in Canada.

Time period sold

The affected products were sold from January 2019 to September 2020.

Place of origin

Manufactured in China (plug) and Taiwan (power supply)

Companies

Manufacturer
Goal Zero LLC
Bluffdale
Utah
UNITED STATES
Distributor
Microcel Corporation
Newmarket
Ontario
CANADA

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What you should do

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.

For more information, consumers can contact Goal Zero toll free at 1-888-794-6250 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm MT Monday to Friday or by email or online and click the recall link for more information. 

Consumers may view the release by the US CPSC on the Commission's website (US CPSC to provide link).

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 Canadians 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.