Vernier Science Education Recalls "Go Direct" Charge Stations Due to Burn Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2024-02-29 · 24132
Hazards
The recalled charge station can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
24132
Date
2024-02-29
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Vernier Go Direct® Charge Stations
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Retailer(s)
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.
Importer(s)
Vernier Science Education, of Beaverton, Oregon
Country of manufacture
Taiwan
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.