Recall Summary
Name of product: Goal Zero Sherpa brand 50 and 120 rechargeable battery packs
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: Replace
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.
Units
About 10,000 in the U.S. and 110 in Canada
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.
Incidents/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.
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.
Importer(s)
Goal Zero LLC, of Bluffdale, Utah
Manufactured in
China
Recall Summary
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