Goal Zero Recalls Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 15036. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The battery packs can overcharge, overheat, bulge and melt the battery pack's enclosure, posing a fire hazard and risk of property damage.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery packs and contact Goal Zero for a free replacement battery pack.
CPSC recall 15036 has the recall date 25 Nov 2014. The notice names the firm Goal Zero. The recall has about 10,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2014 has 5,700 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Batteries and Chargers.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Goal Zero has received one report of a fire and two reports of property damage due to the battery packs overheating. One consumer reported becoming ill after breathing fumes from an overheated battery pack. |
|---|---|
| Units | 10,000 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | This recall involves Goal Zero's Sherpa brand 50 and 120 rechargeable battery packs that are used to charge cell phones, tablets, laptops and other devices. The battery packs can be plugged into an A/C wall outlet, a 12-volt car charger or an attachable solar panel for recharging. The lithium ion iron phosphate battery packs are silver and black. Goal Zero and Sherpa 50 or 120 are printed on one side of the battery pack. The serial number is printed on the other side. Serial numbers that start with S/N 11002 or S/N 11102 are included in the recall. Sherpa 50 battery packs with serial numbers starting with S50 are not included in this recall. |
| Product | Goal Zero Sherpa brand 50 and 120 rechargeable battery packs, About 10,000 in the U.S. and 110 in Canada, Batteries and Chargers |
| Sold at | REI and other sporting goods stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Goalzero.com from March 2010 through November 2013 for between $200 and $400. |
| Importer | Goal Zero LLC |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 10,000Median of 2014: 5,700
- CPSC recalls of 2014
- 296
- Recalls of 2014 with one of the same hazards
- 31%
- Recalls of 2014 in the category Batteries and Chargers
- 2%
- Recalls on the register that name Goal Zero
- 5
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2025 | Goal Zero Recalls Solar Series Combiner Cables for Solar Panels Due to Fire Hazard |
| 20 Jun 2024 | Goal Zero Recalls Yeti Link Modules with EC8 Cables Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
| 7 Apr 2021 | Goal Zero Recalls Power Cables Due to Fire Hazard |
| 22 Nov 2017 | Goal Zero Recalls Solar Powered Charging Stations Due to Impact Hazard (Recall Alert) |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 15036The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 15036. https://recallregister.com/product/1870-goal-zero-recalls-battery-packs-due-to-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 15036 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Goal Zero has received one report of a fire and two reports of property damage due to the battery packs overheating. One consumer reported becoming ill after breathing fumes from an overheated battery pack.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
REI and other sporting goods stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Goalzero.com from March 2010 through November 2013 for between $200 and $400.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 15036?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 15036?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 10,000 in the U.S. and 110 in Canada