Goal Zero Solar Series Combiner Cables for Solar Panels Recall — HIGH Severity
Goal Zero · Recalled February 27, 2025 · Electrical & Lighting
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Last verified: February 27, 2025
Product Description
This recall involves model number 98715 Goal Zero 4x HPP to 1x HPP+ Solar Series Combiner, a cable for chaining multiple solar panels in series into one output for charging a battery. The combiner cable is a black plastic cable with four high power port (HPP) connectors on one end and one HPP on the other end. The portable panels fold out and are set up by consumers. They are designed for camping and other applications.
Hazard
The recalled combiner cables can malfunction when used with Nomad-series solar panels, posing a fire hazard.
Reported Injuries
The firm has received two reports of fires involving property damage. No injuries have been reported..
What You Should Do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact Goal Zero to receive a refund of the purchase price in the original form of payment for the recalled Series Combiners. Consumers should register for a refund on the firm's website and then discard the recalled product in the trash in accordance with any local and state ordinances.
Manufacturer Contact
Goal Zero LLC toll-free at 888-794-6250 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT, Monday through Friday, email at [email protected], or online at https://goalzero.com/pages/notices-recalls or www.goalzero.com and click on "Notices/Recalls" at the bottom of the page.
Recall Details
Units sold: About 530
Sold at: Online at www.goalzero.com and other websites from October 2023 through September 2024 for about $70 when sold separately and when sold as part of a kit.
Manufactured by: Goal Zero LLC, of Draper, Utah
Country of origin: China
Source
This recall information is sourced from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Recall date: February 27, 2025. CPSC Recall Number: 25159.