Goal Zero YETI 3000X Power Stations Recalled due to Fire and Burn Hazards

September 16, 2026

This recall involves Goal Zero YETI 3000X power stations. The silver and black portable power stations measure about 62 centimetres (24.4 inches) high, 47 centimetres (18.5 inches) wide, 57 centimetres (22.3 inches) deep and weigh approximately 42 kilograms (92 pounds). The power stations have yellow handles and a digital display at the front with electrical ports. The power stations sit on a rolling cart with built-in wheels and a telescoping handle. The Goal Zero logo is printed on the front bar of the cart and on a nameplate located on the underside of the power station’s lid along with “YETI 3000X”.

Issue

The recalled power station’s circuit board may overheat, posing a risk of fire and burn hazards.

What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and install the free YETI 3000X firmware update available through the Goal Zero application or contact Goal Zero for the firmware installation at no cost. 

For more information, consumers can contact Goal Zero by telephone at 1-888-794-6250, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. MST Monday to Friday, by email at support@goalzero.com or visit the company website.

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 Recall Details

  • Recall Date: August 20, 2026
  • Units: About 46,200 sold between May 2020 and August 2025
  • Models Impacted: All 120V Yeti 3000X Portable Power stations. SKU: 36400; UPC: 847974007563. Refer to the nameplate example to the right to verify the model your power station.
  • Incidents/Injuries: Goal Zero has received 4 reports of Yeti 3000X power stations overheating and smoking. No injuries have been reported.

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