Goal Zero · Recalled
Goal Zero Recalls Solar Powered Charging Stations Due to Impact Hazard (Recall Alert)
The weld connecting the top and bottom posts can fail and allow the top post to fall, posing an impact hazard to nearby consumers.
- Units
- About 118
- Reports
- 3
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $5,500–$10,000
- Remedy
- Repair
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Affected
This recall involves Street Charge solar powered charging stations used to charge up to six mobile devices at a time. The charging stations are approximately 150 inches tall by 63 inches wide by 54 inches deep. Aluminum panels cover three sides of the tree-shaped charging station's top post. "Street Charge" is etched on the product panels.
The file
- Sold at
- Colleges, stadiums and other public facilities nationwide from October 2014 through February 2017 for between $5,500 and $10,000.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Goal Zero LLC, of Bluffdale, Utah
Incident log
The firm has received three reports of the top post detaching. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled charging stations until a free inspection and repair of weld connections is conducted by Goal Zero. The firm is notifying all known customers.
Goal Zero toll-free at 877-897-3193 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or online at www.goalzero.com and click on “Product Notifications” for more information.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.