Goal Zero Recalls 46,200 YETI 3000X Power Stations Over Fire Hazard
On August 20, 2026, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Goal Zero announced a Goal Zero YETI 3000X recall covering about 46,200 portable power stations that can overheat and catch fire. The agency says the units’ internal circuit board can overheat, “posing a risk of serious injury from fire and burn hazards.” No injuries have been reported, but the company has received four reports of stations catching fire, overheating, or smoking. If you own one of these large rolling power stations, the fix is a free firmware update — and you should stop using the unit until it is installed.
What happened
Goal Zero, based in Draper, Utah, is recalling its YETI 3000X portable power stations in cooperation with the CPSC under recall number 26-712. These are the large, wheeled lithium units that many households, campers, and jobsites use as backup power for tools, refrigerators, and medical devices. The recalled stations are silver and black, roughly 24 inches tall and 18 inches wide, weigh about 92 pounds, and sit on a rolling cart with yellow handles and a digital display.
According to the CPSC notice, the units were sold from May 2020 through August 2025 at REI stores nationwide and online through Costco.com, Backcountry.com, Goalzero.com, and other retailers for about $3,000 each. The core problem is inside the enclosure: the circuit board can overheat during operation. Goal Zero has received four reports of units catching fire, overheating, and smoking. No injuries have been reported to date, which is exactly why acting before an incident — rather than after — matters so much.
Why it matters for safety
A high-capacity lithium power station is not a small gadget. These units store a large amount of energy and are frequently kept indoors, in garages, in RVs, or near people who rely on them for backup electricity. When the failure mode is an overheating circuit board that can lead to fire, the risk is not just to the device but to everything around it — furniture, walls, and the people nearby. That is the safety logic behind the Goal Zero YETI 3000X recall: a $3,000 backup unit meant to keep you safe during an outage should never become the source of a house fire.
There is an added wrinkle with a station this heavy. At about 92 pounds, a YETI 3000X is not something most people will quickly unplug and carry outside if it starts smoking. Many owners also leave these units charging unattended overnight or while they are away, which is precisely when an overheating board is most dangerous. Lithium fires can escalate quickly and are difficult to extinguish with a standard household extinguisher, so prevention through the firmware fix is far preferable to relying on a fast response.
What you should do
If you own a YETI 3000X, the CPSC’s guidance is straightforward: stop using it and install the free firmware update that addresses the overheating condition. Goal Zero says the repair comes in the form of a firmware update you can apply yourself through the Goal Zero app, or the company will install it for you at no cost.
- Confirm your model: Check that you have a YETI 3000X specifically — the silver-and-black rolling unit with yellow handles, sold from mid-2020 through August 2025.
- Stop using it: Discontinue use until the firmware update is installed, and avoid leaving it charging unattended in the meantime.
- Install the free fix: Apply the firmware update through the Goal Zero application, or contact Goal Zero to have the update installed at no cost.
- Get help directly: Reach Goal Zero at 888-794-6250 (9 a.m.–2 p.m. Mountain Time, Monday through Friday), email support@goalzero.com, or visit the recall support page.
- Place it wisely: Until it is updated, keep the unit away from combustibles, out of bedrooms, and where you would notice smoke or heat.
What to do. Stop using your YETI 3000X now, install the free Goal Zero firmware update through the app (or have Goal Zero install it), and do not leave the station charging unattended until the fix is applied.
Context and what’s next
This is not the first time Goal Zero power products have faced a fire-related recall — the company recalled a line of power supplies over a fire hazard back in 2021 — and it reflects a broader safety story around portable lithium power. As power stations, solar generators, and battery banks have moved into millions of American homes, regulators have paid closer attention to how their battery management and control electronics behave under load and over time. An overheating circuit board is a reminder that the “brain” of these systems matters as much as the battery cells themselves.
The good news is that a firmware-based remedy means most owners can resolve the hazard without shipping a 92-pound unit anywhere. That said, a fix only works if people install it, and recall response rates for expensive, occasionally used equipment tend to be low. If you know someone who bought a large Goal Zero station for camping, tailgating, off-grid power, or emergency backup, this is worth passing along. For workplaces and worksites that keep these units on hand, it is a good moment to check inventory, apply the update across every affected station, and document that the firmware fix has been completed.
Disclaimer. This article is for general safety information only and is not legal, medical, or product-specific advice. Details, unit counts, and remedies can change as a recall is updated. Always confirm the current guidance and eligibility directly with the CPSC and Goal Zero before acting, and follow the official instructions for your specific product.
Sources: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission — Goal Zero YETI 3000X recall (Aug. 20, 2026); Goal Zero — YETI 3000X Voluntary Recall & Firmware Update; CPSC — Goal Zero Power Supplies recall (2021).
