CPSC recall 21-104, announced April 7, 2021, covers Goal Zero EC8 Power Cables (about 7,850 units). The pins inside the connector on the power cord can deform and overheat, posing a fire hazard. The notice cites 4 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cables and contact Goal Zero for a free replacement. Recall contact: call 888-794-6250, go to www.goalzero.com, or email productreplacement@goalzero.com.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
UPC or product codes
847974006474847974006481Recalled Product Name Model Number UPC Codes 12' EC8 Extension Cable 98201 847974006474 Male EC8 to Ring Cable 98202 847974006481
Which products are included?
This recall involves only the 12-foot EC8 Extension cables (model 98201) and Male EC8 to Ring cables (model 98202) that are installed in vehicle integrations. The 12-foot EC8 Extension cable was sold individually and with the Car Charge Kit. This cable was used to connect Yeti power stations to either a Yeti Tank or a vehicle battery. The Male EC8 to Ring cable was sold individually and with different Yeti Tanks. These cables are used to connect Yeti Tanks to Yeti power stations and are frequently coupled with the 12-foot EC8 Extension cable. The model and the UPC numbers can be found on the product packaging, receipts or invoices. Recalled Product Name Model Number UPC Codes 12' EC8 Extension Cable 98201 847974006474 Male EC8 to Ring Cable 98202 847974006481
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Also in the notice
- UPC codes. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
the product packaging
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- March 2019 through December 2020
- Price paid
- $25 to $50
Why it was recalled
The pins inside the connector on the power cord can deform and overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Goal Zero has received four reports of the cable connected to the vehicle battery overheating, melting, or catching on fire, some of which resulted in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cables and contact Goal Zero for a free replacement.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call 888-794-6250, go to www.goalzero.com, or email productreplacement@goalzero.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a replacement. The notice says the remedy is free.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Goal Zero
- Recall number
- 21-104
- Units
- About 7,850
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Bass Pro, REI and Sportsman's Warehouse stores nationwide and online at Amazon, Backcountry and GoalZero.com from March 2019 through December 2020 for between $25 and $50.
- Importer
- Goal Zero LLC, of Bluffdale, Utah
This recall in context
Compared with the 55 generator recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 7,850 units: the 26th-largest of 53 generator recalls that state a unit count. The median is 7,700 units.
- Hazard
- Fire: named in 43 of 55 generator recalls, the most common hazard among them.
- Remedy
- Replacement: offered in 10 of 55 generator recalls. The most common is repair (28).
- Brand history
- Goal Zero is named in 4 CPSC notices in this index, from 2020 to 2026. This recall is the 2nd. The one before: Yeti 25A Fast Charge Power Supplies (21-050, Dec 2020).
- Time on sale
- 22 months. Recalled 4 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Goal Zero toll-free at 888-794-6250 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at productreplacement@goalzero.com, or online at www.goalzero.com and click on the "Notices & Recalls" link located at the bottom of the page for more information.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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