Vernier Science Education Recalls "Go Direct" Charge Stations Due to Burn Hazard

Active Recall Announced February 29, 2024 CPSC #24132

Quick answer

Vernier Science Education Recalls "Go Direct" Charge Stations Due to Burn Hazard is CPSC recall #24132, announced on February 29, 2024. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: Vernier Science Education.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Vernier Go Direct® Charge Stations

Recalled brands

Vernier Science Education

Remedy

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.

Recall date

February 29, 2024

Categories

Vernier Go Direct® Charge Stations

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #24132?

CPSC recall #24132 covers Vernier Science Education Recalls "Go Direct" Charge Stations Due to Burn Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on February 29, 2024. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 is the remedy for recall #24132?

The CPSC remedy for recall #24132 is 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.. 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 Science Education Recalls "Go Direct" Charge Stations Due to Burn Hazard 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/2024/Vernier-Science-Education-Recalls-Go-Direct-Charge-Stations-Due-to-Burn-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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