Recall: Goal Zero Recalls Solar Powered Charging Stations Due to Impact Hazard (Recall Alert)

Description: 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.

Name of product: Street Charge solar powered mobile device charging stations

Units: About 118

Hazard: The weld connecting the top and bottom posts can fail and allow the top post to fall, posing an impact hazard to nearby consumers.

Remedy: 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.

Recall date: November 22, 2017

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received three reports of the top post detaching. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At: Colleges, stadiums and other public facilities nationwide from October 2014 through February 2017 for between $5,500 and $10,000.

Manufactured in: United States

Consumer contact: 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 number: 18-703