Goal Zero recalled about 46,200 Yeti 3000X power stations: what to do

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced in August 2026 a recall of about 46,200 Goal Zero Yeti 3000X power stations over an overheating risk.

What happened

CPSC says the circuit board can overheat, posing a risk of serious injury from fire and burn hazards. Goal Zero received 4 reports of Yeti 3000X units overheating and smoking, and no injuries have been reported. The remedy is a free firmware update installed through the Goal Zero app. Owners are told to stop using the unit until the update is installed.

What it means for your home

A power station can run a fridge or charge phones during an outage, so an overheating unit matters. Check yours before you need it.

What to do this week

• Find the model on any power station you own.
• If it is a Yeti 3000X and the firmware update is not installed, stop using it until the update is installed through the Goal Zero app.
• Register your unit with the maker so you hear about updates.
• Never charge a power station unattended, or on a bed or couch.

For safe fridge backup, read the guide to running a fridge on a portable power station.