The recalled silver-and-black power stations were sold for about $3,000 through REI and major online retailers from May 2020 through August 2025. Consumers should stop using affected units immediately and install the free firmware repair through the Goal Zero app or contact Goal Zero for free installation assistance.
Anyone who experienced a fire, smoke event, property damage, or burn involving a YETI 3000X should preserve photographs, purchase records, the power station, charging equipment, firmware information, fire reports, and medical documentation when safe to do so.
Quick Facts
- CPSC announced the recall of about 46,200 Goal Zero YETI 3000X Portable Power Stations on August 20, 2026.
- The power station’s circuit board can overheat, creating serious fire and burn hazards.
- Goal Zero received four reports of fire, overheating, or smoking, with no reported injuries at the recall announcement.
- The recall remedy is a free firmware update installed through the Goal Zero app or with assistance from Goal Zero.
Table Of Contents
- Latest Goal Zero YETI 3000X Recall and Lawsuit Developments
- What Is the Goal Zero YETI 3000X?
- How Can Consumers Identify a Recalled YETI 3000X?
- What Is the Problem With the YETI 3000X?
- What Incidents Have Been Reported?
- What Should Consumers Do With a Recalled YETI 3000X?
- Why Can a Firmware Update Address an Overheating Hazard?
- Where Were the Recalled Power Stations Sold?
- Who Imported the Recalled Power Stations?
- Has Goal Zero Had a Previous Fire-Related Recall?
- Have Other Portable Power Stations Been Recalled for Fire Hazards?
- What Injuries Can a Power Station Fire Cause?
- What Property Damage Could Occur?
- Who May Be Affected?
- Who May Be Liable?
- What Is the Current Goal Zero YETI 3000X Lawsuit Status?
- Do I Qualify?
- What Evidence Should I Preserve?
- Do I Have a Goal Zero YETI 3000X Power Station Lawsuit?
- Important Legal Actions or Recalls
- Potential Compensation
- Legal Process Overview
- Frequently Asked Questions About the Goal Zero YETI 3000X Recall
- Do I Have a Goal Zero YETI 3000X Power Station Lawsuit?
- What Evidence May Support a Goal Zero YETI 3000X Power Station Lawsuit?
- How Many Goal Zero YETI 3000X Units Were Recalled?
- Why Was the YETI 3000X Recalled?
- Have Any YETI 3000X Injuries Been Reported?
- What Is the Recall Remedy?
- Where Were the Recalled Power Stations Sold?
- What Should I Do After a YETI 3000X Fire or Overheating Incident?
- References
Latest Goal Zero YETI 3000X Recall and Lawsuit Developments
August 2026
- August 20, 2026 – CPSC and Goal Zero announced the recall of about 46,200 YETI 3000X Portable Power Stations because the circuit board can overheat and create serious fire and burn hazards [1]
- August 20, 2026 – Goal Zero reported four incidents involving power stations catching fire, overheating, or smoking. No injuries were reported in the CPSC recall notice [1]
- August 20, 2026 – Consumers were instructed to stop using recalled units immediately and install a free firmware repair through the Goal Zero application or contact the company for no-cost firmware installation [1]
September 2025
- September 4, 2025 – CPSC warned consumers about Aeiusny portable power stations after 24 reports of fires or explosions, including three reports of smoke-inhalation or burn injuries and 10 reports of property damage. The warning involved another manufacturer and provides portable-power-station safety context rather than a Goal Zero-specific finding [2]
What Is the Goal Zero YETI 3000X?
The YETI 3000X is a large portable power station designed to provide stored electrical power for homes, recreational vehicles, campsites, emergency backup use, and portable electronics.
CPSC describes the recalled units as silver and black with yellow handles, a digital display, electrical ports, and a rolling cart with two built-in wheels and a telescoping handle [1]
The recalled power stations measure approximately 24.4 inches high, 18.5 inches wide, and 22.3 inches deep and weigh about 92 pounds.
How Can Consumers Identify a Recalled YETI 3000X?
The Goal Zero logo appears on the front bar of the rolling cart. A nameplate on the underside of the station’s lid also displays the Goal Zero logo and the words YETI 3000X.
Consumers should verify the product identity before applying the recall instructions to another Goal Zero power station.
Photographs of the identification label, underside nameplate, digital display, cart, and entire unit can also be useful if an incident has occurred.
What Is the Problem With the YETI 3000X?
CPSC says the recalled power station’s circuit board can overheat. Excessive heat within electrical components can create a fire hazard and expose people nearby to burns, smoke, and property damage.
The recall notice does not identify a consumer action or misuse as the cause of the problem. Instead, the remedy addresses the power station through a firmware repair.
Consumers should therefore follow the recall process rather than continuing to operate the station to determine whether their particular unit becomes hot.
What Incidents Have Been Reported?
Goal Zero has received four reports involving recalled power stations catching fire, overheating, or smoking.
No injuries had been reported when the recall was announced. The absence of reported injuries does not eliminate the possibility of serious harm if an overheating unit ignites near people or combustible property.
Consumers who experienced a similar event should document smoke, scorch marks, melted components, surrounding property damage, and any emergency response.
What Should Consumers Do With a Recalled YETI 3000X?
CPSC instructs owners to stop using recalled YETI 3000X power stations immediately.
The free repair is a firmware update available through the Goal Zero application. Consumers who cannot install the update themselves can contact Goal Zero for firmware installation at no cost.
Because the official remedy is software-based, consumers should not open the power station, alter internal components, or attempt an unauthorized electrical repair.
Why Can a Firmware Update Address an Overheating Hazard?
Firmware is software embedded in electronic hardware that controls how the device operates. Depending on the system, firmware can affect charging, power management, temperature monitoring, and protective shutdown behavior.
CPSC identifies the firmware update as the approved repair for this recall, but the recall notice does not publicly describe the precise programming change.
Consumers should therefore avoid speculating about which electronic function caused the incidents and follow Goal Zero’s official repair procedure.
Where Were the Recalled Power Stations Sold?
The recalled YETI 3000X units were sold at REI stores nationwide and online through Costco.com, Backcountry.com, Goalzero.com, and other online retailers.
Sales occurred from approximately May 2020 through August 2025 for about $3,000.
Retailer account histories, receipts, credit-card statements, shipping emails, serial or product labels, and warranty records may help establish purchase and ownership.
Who Imported the Recalled Power Stations?
CPSC identifies Goal Zero of Draper, Utah, as the importer. The recalled power stations were manufactured in China.
The CPSC recall number is 26-712.
Manufacturer, importer, distributor, retailer, and component information may become relevant if an overheating incident causes injury or property damage.
Yes. CPSC previously recalled about 4,500 Goal Zero Yeti 25A Fast Charge Power Supplies because a loose connection between the power module and output cord could overheat and create a fire hazard [3]
That December 2020 recall involved a separate charging accessory, model 98080, rather than the YETI 3000X power station recalled in 2026.
CPSC reported three overheating incidents and no injuries in connection with that earlier power-supply recall.
Have Other Portable Power Stations Been Recalled for Fire Hazards?
Other manufacturers have also faced CPSC actions involving portable power stations, although those incidents should not be attributed to Goal Zero.
In 2024, CPSC recalled HALO 1000 Portable Power Stations because their lithium-ion batteries could overheat, creating serious fire and burn hazards. That recall followed reports including one death and multiple fire incidents [4]
These other recalls illustrate the potential severity of portable-energy-system fires but do not establish a defect or injury history for the Goal Zero YETI 3000X beyond the incidents reported in its own recall.
What Injuries Can a Power Station Fire Cause?
An electrical or battery-related fire can expose nearby consumers to thermal burns, smoke, hot debris, and secondary fires involving furniture or structures.
Serious incidents may require emergency treatment, hospitalization, burn care, respiratory treatment, or other medical services depending on the circumstances.
Medical conclusions should be based on the injured person’s diagnosis and treatment rather than injuries reported in unrelated recalls.
What Property Damage Could Occur?
A portable power station may be used inside a home, garage, recreational vehicle, workshop, campsite, or emergency-backup setup.
If a unit catches fire, nearby flooring, furniture, vehicles, equipment, wiring, appliances, walls, or personal belongings may also be damaged.
After a fire, consumers should photograph the station and surrounding area before cleanup when doing so is safe and permitted by fire officials or insurers.
Who May Be Affected?
Potentially affected people include owners of recalled Goal Zero YETI 3000X power stations as well as household members, guests, workers, campers, or other people near an overheating unit.
Consumers who purchased the station for emergency backup may also have connected appliances or other equipment that could be damaged during an electrical or fire incident.
Owners should stop using the recalled unit until the approved firmware repair has been installed.
Who May Be Liable?
Potentially responsible parties may include a manufacturer, importer, distributor, retailer, component supplier, or another business involved in designing, producing, importing, or selling the power station.
Potential legal claims may involve defective design, manufacturing defects, inadequate warnings, negligence, breach of warranty, or other theories available under applicable law.
The recall does not automatically establish liability in an individual case. Product identification, defect evidence, causation, injuries, damages, repair status, and governing law must be evaluated separately.
What Is the Current Goal Zero YETI 3000X Lawsuit Status?
The public sources cited for this article document a federal consumer-product recall involving the YETI 3000X and four reports of fire, overheating, or smoking.
The recall itself is not a court judgment or finding of civil liability. A consumer who suffered injury or significant property damage may still have an individual claim that warrants legal review.
Product condition before the firmware repair, incident evidence, purchase records, damages, and the circumstances of the overheating event may all affect that analysis.
Do I Qualify?
- Did you own or use a recalled Goal Zero YETI 3000X Portable Power Station?
- Did the unit overheat, smoke, catch fire, melt, scorch nearby property, or otherwise malfunction before receiving the firmware repair?
- Did the incident cause burns, smoke exposure, emergency treatment, property damage, evacuation, or another documented loss?
- Do you have the power station, purchase records, photographs, firmware information, fire reports, repair records, or medical documentation?
An individualized legal review can determine whether product identification, the overheating event, causation, damages, available evidence, potential defendants, and filing deadlines support a claim.
What Evidence Should I Preserve?
Preserve the YETI 3000X, charger, cables, connected equipment, photographs, labels, purchase records, firmware version information, recall communications, and repair records whenever safe to do so.
Do not open or dismantle a damaged power station. A fire-damaged electrical product may remain hazardous even after the visible fire or smoke has stopped.
Medical records, fire-department reports, insurance claims, repair estimates, damaged-property photographs, witness statements, and receipts for replacement property may also be relevant.
Do I Have a Goal Zero YETI 3000X Power Station Lawsuit?
If you or a loved one suffered injuries or significant property damage involving a recalled Goal Zero YETI 3000X power station, you may have legal options. Contact Schmidt & Clark for a free case review.
Important Legal Actions or Recalls
| Event | Month/Year | Type | Status | Source | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YETI 3000X recall | August 2026 | Consumer product recall | Free firmware repair | CPSC | About 46,200 units |
| Aeiusny warning | September 2025 | Consumer safety warning | Immediate stop-use | CPSC | Different power stations |
| HALO 1000 recall | August 2024 | Consumer product recall | Replacement remedy | CPSC | One death reported |
| Yeti 25A power-supply recall | December 2020 | Consumer product recall | Repair remedy | CPSC | Three overheating reports |
Potential Compensation
Potential compensation may include emergency treatment, hospitalization, burn care, respiratory treatment, medication, rehabilitation, and future medical expenses supported by an individual case.
Additional damages may include lost wages, pain and suffering, damaged property, cleanup expenses, temporary lodging, insurance deductibles, and other recoverable losses under applicable law.
Compensation amounts vary by case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Legal Process Overview
Free case review: The initial review may address the YETI 3000X, purchase date, firmware status, overheating event, injuries, property damage, and available evidence.
Investigation. Attorneys may review the power station, circuit-board issue, firmware history, photographs, recall information, fire reports, purchase records, medical evidence, and witness accounts.
Filing. A lawsuit may be filed when available evidence and governing law support one or more claims. Filing deadlines vary by jurisdiction.
Discovery/negotiation: The parties may exchange product-design information, firmware records, incident reports, testing materials, sales records, medical evidence, expert opinions, and testimony while discussing possible resolution.
Resolution: A case may conclude through settlement, dismissal, court ruling, or trial. No outcome or timeline can be guaranteed.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Goal Zero YETI 3000X Recall
Do I Have a Goal Zero YETI 3000X Power Station Lawsuit?
A potential claim may warrant review if a recalled YETI 3000X overheated, smoked, or caught fire and caused documented injuries or property damage. Eligibility depends on product identification, causation, damages, available evidence, and applicable law.
What Evidence May Support a Goal Zero YETI 3000X Power Station Lawsuit?
Evidence may include the power station, labels, photographs, purchase records, firmware information, recall notices, fire reports, medical records, repair estimates, and insurance documentation. Preserve connected chargers and equipment if they may have been involved.
How Many Goal Zero YETI 3000X Units Were Recalled?
CPSC says approximately 46,200 portable power stations are included in the August 2026 recall. The affected product is the Goal Zero YETI 3000X.
Why Was the YETI 3000X Recalled?
CPSC says the power station’s circuit board can overheat. The condition creates serious fire and burn hazards.
Have Any YETI 3000X Injuries Been Reported?
No injuries were reported in the CPSC announcement. Goal Zero had received four reports involving power stations catching fire, overheating, or smoking.
What Is the Recall Remedy?
Consumers should stop using the recalled station and install the free firmware update through the Goal Zero app. Goal Zero will also provide firmware installation at no cost for consumers who need assistance.
Where Were the Recalled Power Stations Sold?
The YETI 3000X was sold at REI stores and online through Costco, Backcountry, Goal Zero, and other retailers. CPSC says sales occurred from May 2020 through August 2025 for about $3,000.
What Should I Do After a YETI 3000X Fire or Overheating Incident?
Stop using the unit, keep people away from damaged equipment, and seek emergency or medical assistance when necessary. Preserve photographs, the power station, firmware information, purchase records, fire reports, and property-damage documentation when safe to do so.
References
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Goal-Zero-Recalls-YETI-3000X-Power-Stations-Due-to-Serious-Risk-of-Injury-from-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/2025/CPSC-Warns-Consumers-to-Immediately-Stop-Using-Aeiusny-Power-Stations-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fire-Sold-on-Amazon
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Goal-Zero-Recalls-Power-Supplies-Due-to-Fire-Hazard
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/HALO-1000-Portable-Power-Stations-Recalled-Due-to-Serious-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-One-Death-Reported-Imported-by-ZAGG-Sold-by-ACG-QVC-and-ZAGG