Goal Zero Sherpa brand 50 and 120 rechargeable battery packs

CPSC Recall #15-036 — November 25, 2014

Recall #15-036 Date: November 25, 2014 Remedy: Replace

Product

Goal Zero Sherpa brand 50 and 120 rechargeable battery packs

Description

The battery packs can overcharge, overheat, bulge and melt. One fire reported.

Hazard

The battery packs can overcharge, overheat, bulge and melt the battery pack's enclosure, posing a fire hazard and risk of property damage.

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.

Units Affected

About 10,000 in the U.S. and 110 in Canada

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.

Manufactured In

China