Goal Zero Recalls Power Cables Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 21104. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The pins inside the connector on the power cord can deform and overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cables and contact Goal Zero for a free replacement.
CPSC recall 21104 has the recall date 7 Apr 2021. The notice names the firm Goal Zero. The recall has about 7,850 units. The median CPSC recall of 2021 has 7,850 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | Goal Zero has received four reports of the cable connected to the vehicle battery overheating, melting, or catching on fire, some of which resulted in property damage. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 7,850 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | This recall involves only the 12-foot EC8 Extension cables (model 98201) and Male EC8 to Ring cables (model 98202) that are installed in vehicle integrations. The 12-foot EC8 Extension cable was sold individually and with the Car Charge Kit. This cable was used to connect Yeti power stations to either a Yeti Tank or a vehicle battery. The Male EC8 to Ring cable was sold individually and with different Yeti Tanks. These cables are used to connect Yeti Tanks to Yeti power stations and are frequently coupled with the 12-foot EC8 Extension cable. The model and the UPC numbers can be found on the product packaging, receipts or invoices. Recalled Product Name Model Number UPC Codes 12' EC8 Extension Cable 98201 847974006474 Male EC8 to Ring Cable 98202 847974006481 |
| Product | EC8 Power Cables, About 7,850 |
| Sold at | Bass Pro, REI and Sportsman's Warehouse stores nationwide and online at Amazon, Backcountry and GoalZero.com from March 2019 through December 2020 for between $25 and $50. |
| Importer | Goal Zero LLC |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 7,850Median of 2021: 7,850
- CPSC recalls of 2021
- 219
- Recalls of 2021 with one of the same hazards
- 25%
- 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 |
| 22 Nov 2017 | Goal Zero Recalls Solar Powered Charging Stations Due to Impact Hazard (Recall Alert) |
| 25 Nov 2014 | Goal Zero Recalls Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 21104The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 21104. https://recallregister.com/product/9032-goal-zero-recalls-power-cables-due-to-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 21104 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Goal Zero has received four reports of the cable connected to the vehicle battery overheating, melting, or catching on fire, some of which resulted in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Bass Pro, REI and Sportsman's Warehouse stores nationwide and online at Amazon, Backcountry and GoalZero.com from March 2019 through December 2020 for between $25 and $50.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 21104?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 21104?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 7,850