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

Recall 24-132 · February 29, 2024 · Vernier Science Education

What to doConsumers 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.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
24-132 (CPSC)
Recall date
February 29, 2024
Brand
Vernier Science Education
Category
Other consumer products
Products
Vernier Go Direct® Charge Stations
Hazard
Burn Hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 15,000
Made in
Taiwan
Last updated by CPSC
February 29, 2024

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

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  • Vernier Go Direct® Charge Stations · About 15,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: 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.; Vernier Science Education, of Beaverton, Oregon.

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received two reports of the chargers overheating. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

Vernier Science Education toll-free at 888-837-6437 from 6:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Thursday or from 6:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. PT on Friday. Email Vernier at support@vernier.com or visit online at www.vernier.com/gdx-crg-recall or www.vernier.com and click on the orange banner at the top of the page with "Attention: Safety Recall of Vernier Go Direct Charge Station" 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 Go Direct® Charge Stations (About 15,000 units). This recall involves the Vernier Go Direct Charge Station, which supports the Go Direct line of wireless sensors containing rechargeable batteries.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Burn Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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.

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