Vernier Software & Technology Recalls Circuit Boards Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)

Active Recall Announced June 6, 2018 CPSC #18746

Quick answer

Vernier Software & Technology Recalls Circuit Boards Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert) is CPSC recall #18746, announced on June 6, 2018. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall only involves the Vernier Circuit Board 2. It is a green-colored circuit board that is 10 inches wide by 6.5 inches in height and is used to teach students about the fundamentals of electrical circuits. The Vernier name, logo, product name (Vernier Circuit Board 2) and order code (VCB2) are printed in the upper right corner of the product. Recalled units were shipped between August 2015 through April 10, 2018 represented with the different revision mark codes of 'VCB2 REV 1 PPRL 2015' and 'VCB2 REV 1A PPRL 2015' printed below the pins 35, 30, and 31 on the lower section of the product. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled circuit boards and return them to the firm for a free repair. instructions for returning the units are available on the firm's website. vernier is contacting known customers directly.. Affected brands: Charles Assembly, Vernier Software & Technology, Beaverton, Ore..

Hazard

This recall only involves the Vernier Circuit Board 2. It is a green-colored circuit board that is 10 inches wide by 6.5 inches in height and is used to teach students about the fundamentals of electrical circuits. The Vernier name, logo, product name (Vernier Circuit Board 2) and order code (VCB2) are printed in the upper right corner of the product. Recalled units were shipped between August 2015 through April 10, 2018 represented with the different revision mark codes of 'VCB2 REV 1 PPRL 2015' and 'VCB2 REV 1A PPRL 2015' printed below the pins 35, 30, and 31 on the lower section of the product.

Affected products

Vernier Circuit Board 2

Recalled brands

Charles Assembly, Vernier Software & Technology, Beaverton, Ore.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled circuit boards and return them to the firm for a free repair. Instructions for returning the units are available on the firm's website. Vernier is contacting known customers directly.

Recall date

June 6, 2018

Categories

Vernier Circuit Board 2

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #18746?

CPSC recall #18746 covers Vernier Software & Technology Recalls Circuit Boards Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert), announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on June 6, 2018. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall only involves the Vernier Circuit Board 2. It is a green-colored circuit board that is 10 inches wide by 6.5 inches in height and is used to teach students about the fundamentals of electrical circuits. The Vernier name, logo, product name (Vernier Circuit Board 2) and order code (VCB2) are printed in the upper right corner of the product. Recalled units were shipped between August 2015 through April 10, 2018 represented with the different revision mark codes of 'VCB2 REV 1 PPRL 2015' and 'VCB2 REV 1A PPRL 2015' printed below the pins 35, 30, and 31 on the lower section of the product.

What is the remedy for recall #18746?

The CPSC remedy for recall #18746 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled circuit boards and return them to the firm for a free repair. instructions for returning the units are available on the firm's website. vernier is contacting known customers directly.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Vernier Software & Technology Recalls Circuit Boards Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert) on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Vernier-Software-Technology-Recalls-Circuit-Boards-Due-to-Burn-Hazard-Recall-Alert. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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