Vernier Software & Technology Recalls Circuit Boards Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 18-746 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- June 6, 2018
- Brand
- Vernier Software
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Vernier Circuit Board 2
- Hazard
- Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Remedy
- Repair
- Units
- About 4,200
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- June 6, 2018
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Vernier Circuit Board 2 · About 4,200 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Online directly to customers by Vernier Software & Technology, by phone, catalog and dealers from August 2015 through April 2018 for about $130.; Charles Assembly, of Aloha, Ore.; Vernier Software & Technology, Beaverton, Ore..
Injuries or incidents reported
The firm has received 10 reports of circuit board switches overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
Vernier Software & Technology toll-free at 888-837-6437 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. PT Friday, email at info@vernier.com or online at http://www.vernier.com and click on Vernier Circuit Board 2 Safety Recall Information banner for more information.
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Vernier Circuit Board 2 (About 4,200 units). This recall only involves the Vernier Circuit Board 2.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Burn Hazard (Recall Alert).
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on June 6, 2018. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.