Goal Zero

Last verified: August 17, 2026

Return policy at a glance

United States
Return window
30 days
Free return shipping
No
Receipt required
Yes
In store return for online orders
Not specified
Refund processing time
5-7 business days after receipt
Restocking fee
Not specified

Goal Zero allows returns within 30 days of purchase by mail. You must obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number from the support team before sending items back. Return shipping fees apply and are deducted from your refund.

How returns work

Returns are processed by mail only. You must first contact Goal Zero's support team to receive an RMA number. After obtaining your RMA, package the product securely, mark the RMA number on the outside of the package, and include proof of your purchase date. Ship the package using the courier, return packaging, and labels provided by Goal Zero.

Exclusions and restrictions

Open Box products are final sale and cannot be returned. For Yeti Lithium products with warranty issues, Goal Zero handles claims separately through its Customer Solutions Center in Salt Lake City rather than through the standard return process.

Refunds

Refunds are processed 5 to 7 business days after Goal Zero receives your returned item. Return shipping fees, which vary by product and range from $80 to $450 for Yeti Lithium models, are deducted from your refund amount.

Frequently asked questions

How long do I have to return something to Goal Zero?

You have 30 days from your purchase date to initiate a return. The return window begins from the date of purchase, so you should contact Goal Zero's support team early to receive your RMA number.

Do I need a receipt to return an item?

Yes, proof of purchase date is required. You must include this documentation when you send your return package to Goal Zero.

Will Goal Zero pay for return shipping?

No, return shipping is not free. The cost varies by product. For Yeti Lithium models, return shipping fees range from $80 to $450 and will be deducted from your refund.

How do I start a return?

Contact Goal Zero's support team to request a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. This number is required before you ship your item back, and you must mark it clearly on your package.

How long does it take to get my refund?

Once Goal Zero receives your returned item, the refund is processed within 5 to 7 business days. The actual time may depend on your financial institution after the refund is issued.

Can I return an Open Box product?

No, Open Box products are marked as final sale and cannot be returned for a refund.

What if my Yeti Lithium battery is defective or damaged?

Warranty issues for Yeti Lithium products are handled separately from standard returns. Contact Goal Zero's Customer Solutions Center in Salt Lake City. Warranty replacements may have different terms than refund returns, including potentially different shipping fee policies.

How you can return an item

  • By mail , Courier with provided return packaging and labels; RMA number required

Step by step

  1. Receive a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number from support team.
  2. Package the product, mark the RMA number on package, include proof of purchase date.
  3. Send the product by courier using provided return packaging and labels.

What you cannot return

  • Open Box products , Final sale

Exchanges

Exchanges not mentioned; warranty replacements handled separately from refund returns

Damaged or defective items

Warranty issues handled separately through Customer Solutions Center in Salt Lake City for Yeti Lithium products

Warranty

Yeti Lithium warranty returns handled separately; may not incur return shipping fees charged for refunds

What the policy actually says

Every figure above is taken word for word from the retailer page. Here are the exact lines.

Field Quoted from the retailer
Return window days We offer a 30-day money back guarantee.
Free return shipping The products must be returned at your own expense.
Return shipping fee All return costs will be removed from the original amount paid.
Receipt required Please be prepared with the proof of purchase.
Original packaging required You must properly package the product, clearly marking the RMA number on the package
Refund processing days We will process your return and issue you a refund in 5-7 business days after receipt of the product.

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