CPSC2014-11-25
Goal Zero Recalls Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard
Goal Zero LLC, of Bluffdale, Utah
Hazard
The battery packs can overcharge, overheat, bulge and melt the battery pack's enclosure, posing a fire hazard and risk of property damage.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery packs and contact Goal Zero for a free replacement battery pack.
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.
Affected count
About 10,000 in the U.S. and 110 in Canada
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Goal Zero Sherpa brand 50 and 120 rechargeable battery packs
Consumer contact
Goal Zero toll-free at (877) 897-3193 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at www.goalzero.com and click on "Product Notifications" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Goal-Zero-Recalls-Battery-PacksDon't want to check this manually?
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