Safety regulator, Vernier Software & Technology Announce Recall of Go!™ Temp Temperature Sensors
Recall 05537 · Feb 9, 2005 · Vernier Software & Technology
4,300
units affected
4,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05537
- Date
- Feb 9, 2005
- Company
- Vernier Software & Technology
- Units affected
- 4,300
- Product
- Vernier's Go!™ Temp Temperature Sensors
- Product type
- Thermostats/Thermometers/Sensors
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
Vernier's Go!™ Temp is a temperature sensor that connects directly to a computer USB port and collects data (temperature) from the probe. The sensors are used in science classrooms. They have serial numbers 0104XXXXXXXX through 2004XXXXXXXX. The serial number is found by connecting the sensor to the computer after installing Logger Lite software, which is included with the sensor. To determine the serial number, connect the sensor, start Logger Lite, pull down the Experiment menu, choose Set Up Sensors, and choose Go!Temp. The serial number will appear in the dialog box displayed on the computer screen.
What can happen
When connected to a computer, a static discharge to the sensor can cause the sensor to draw too much current from the computer, causing the sensor to get hot. The sensor can get hot enough to cause a burn to the skin or damage objects in contact with it.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the Vernier Go!™ Temp included in this recall immediately and contact Vernier Software & Technology for a free replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Vernier reported one incident in which a teacher suffered burns to her palm.
- Sold at
- Vernier Software & Technology and its resellers through their catalogs and Web sites, from February 6, 2004 through December 3, 2004, for about $39.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled vernier's go!™ temp temperature sensors?
Consumers should stop using the Vernier Go!™ Temp included in this recall immediately and contact Vernier Software & Technology for a free replacement.
What is the hazard?
When connected to a computer, a static discharge to the sensor can cause the sensor to draw too much current from the computer, causing the sensor to get hot. The sensor can get hot enough to cause a burn to the skin or damage objects in contact with it.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.