Goal Zero—Sherpa 50 and Sherpa 120 Battery Packs

PRA No.
2014/13938
Date published
11 Jan 2014
Product description

The battery packs are rechargeable and are used for recharging cell phones and laptops. They utilize lithium-ion-iron-phosphate (“LiFePO4”) technology for the batteries.

Identifying features

The Sherpa 50 products have a serial number starting with "S/N 11002." The Sherpa 120 products have a serial number starting with "S/N 11102."

What are the defects?

The battery cells in Sherpa 50 and Sherpa 120 battery packs may overcharge, causing them to overheat, bulge, and release gas.

What are the hazards?

Overheating batteries are a potential fire hazard.

What should consumers do?

Consumers should contact Goal Zero at www.goalzero.com or support@goalzero.com for instructions on returning and disposing of the product.

Supplier
Goal Zero, LLC
Traders who sold this product

Goal Zero online (4 products)
Get Prepared Stuff (1 product)
Primus Australia (1 product)
Westbrands Pty Ltd (40 products)
Wayne Workmanro (1 product)
Goal Zero Australia Pty Ltd (110 products)
Tactical Solutions Corp (1 product)
Solizar (1 product)

Where the product was sold
Nationally
Dates available for sale
  • 1 March 2010 - 1 November 2012

Responsible regulator

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
Product category
Computers and accessories