Vernier Science Education Recalls "Go Direct" Charge Stations Due to Burn Hazard
Recall 24132 · Feb 29, 2024 · Vernier Science Education
15,000
units affected
15,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 24132
- Date
- Feb 29, 2024
- Company
- Vernier Science Education
- Units affected
- 15,000
- Product
- Vernier Go Direct® Charge Stations
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves the Vernier Go Direct Charge Station, which supports the Go Direct line of wireless sensors containing rechargeable batteries. The Vernier Go Direct sensors are widely used in educational settings by teachers and students to conduct a variety of science experiments, including collecting data on temperature measurements, O2 levels, CO2 levels, pH values, and more. The Vernier Go Direct Charge Stations can charge up to 16 Vernier Go Direct sensors at the same time - 8 via USB and 8 via Go Direct wand-style sensor ports. The product is marked as "Go Direct® Charging Station" and can be identified by the order code GDX-CRG and model number GDXCRG2617R1, found on a label located at the bottom of the Charge Station. This product may have been purchased individually or as a part of a Teacher Pack of sensors with order codes GDX-TMP-TP or GDX-PH-TP.
What can happen
The recalled charge station can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the Vernier Go Direct Charge Station, and contact Vernier to receive instructions on how to return their charge station for a free repair. Vernier is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received two reports of the chargers overheating. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Online at Vernier.com, www.fishersci.com, www.flinnsci.com, and www.us.vwr.com from November 2017 through December 2023 for between $90 and $930, depending on whether it was purchased individually or as part of a Teacher Pack.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled vernier go direct® charge stations?
Consumers should immediately stop using the Vernier Go Direct Charge Station, and contact Vernier to receive instructions on how to return their charge station for a free repair. Vernier is contacting all known purchasers directly.
What is the hazard?
The recalled charge station can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
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.