Vernier Science Education Recalls "Go Direct" Charge Stations Due to Burn Hazard
Vernier Go Direct® Charge Stations
Date of Recall
2024-02-29CPSC Release Number
24-132Manufactured In
TaiwanUnits
About 15,000Importer
Vernier Science Education, of Beaverton, OregonSold By
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.Problem/Hazard
The recalled charge station can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.Injuries/Incidents
The firm has received two reports of the chargers overheating. No injuries have been reported.Description
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.
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