J.D. Hodges

Update, February 2021: Goal Zero replaced my Yeti 1400. The new model is working perfectly. They paid shipping both ways and I am very satisfied 👍👍😁⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Original information, January 2021:

The following email was sent to Goal Zero on November 29th, 2020. As of Jan 11th, 2021 I have not received a response.

Hello and thank you in advance for your assistance.

Issue:
I have a Yeti 1400 Lithium (non-wifi) unit that will not work properly.
Specifically, the display does not stay on, none of the power output options (AC/DC/USB)  work, and the Yeti will not charge.
Specific Diagnostic Symptoms:

All displays/lights are off and nothing will power onConnecting a charger results in the unit beeping 3 times, the display lighting up briefly, and then the display turning off.

I have tried all the different charging ports and the same behavior happens.  I have tried resetting the Yeti by pressing the “Unit” and “Info” buttons for 3 seconds. This did not resolve the issue.

Additional info:

I have additional Goal Zero 1400, 1000 and 3000 units. They are all working properly and I have verified that the charger(s) I am using are working properly.
Request:

I would greatly appreciate you forwarding this issue to your tech support department in the hopes they can help me fix my Yeti 1400. Thank you and have a GREAT day 🙂

Best regards,-J.D.

NOTE: as of 2021/01/11 I am trying Goal Zero’s chat support seeking a resolution to the issue. UPDATE: They are supposed to be sending return authorization. 👍📦

Chat transcript:

Charly

Hi JD, thank you for contacting Goal Zero.

I’d be happy to help! What seems to be the issue with your Yeti 1400?

JD:

Hi Charly! Thank you for your help,

I had reached out to Goal Zero via support email, but did not get a response, so I will copy paste the info here 🙂 Thank you! One moment please,

Issue: I have a Yeti 1400 Lithium (non-wifi) unit that will not work properly. Specifically, the display does not stay on, none of the power output options (AC/DC/USB) work, and the Yeti will not charge. Specific Diagnostic Symptoms: All displays/lights are off and nothing will power on Connecting a charger results in the unit beeping 3 times, the display lighting up briefly, and then the display turning off. I have tried all the different charging ports and the same behavior happens. I have tried resetting the Yeti by pressing the “Unit” and “Info” buttons for 3 seconds. This did not resolve the issue. Additional info: I have additional Goal Zero 1400, 1000 and 3000 units. They are all working properly and I have verified that the charger(s) I am using are working properly.

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Charly

Alright, that is very unusual. Do you know when and where you purchased the Yeti 1400?

JD

Thank you Charly, yes one moment please while I look up the purchase info.

I have a lot of Goal Zero stuff (love your products!) but I believe this one was purchased directly from Goal Zero,

Order Number: XXXXXX

Tracking number is XXXXXXXX

Charly

Perfect! Just give me one moment here.

JD

Certainly!

Charly

Alright, if you could just confirm your shipping address I can go ahead and get a return authorization set up for you! It looks like we’ll want to set up a warranty replacement.

JD

That sounds great Charly! Thank you so much,

___ADDRESS___

Charly

Absolutely. Is there anything else I can do for you today?

Thank you, it will be just a few minutes and then I will send the instructions to your email.

JD

Certainly! I greatly appreciate your help!

Charly

Not a problem, you have a wonderful day!

JD

Thank you again Charly, you made my day. I will be so happy to get my Yeti 1400 fixed. You have a great day too! Bye

[END CHAT]