CPSC2024-02-29
Vernier Science Education Recalls "Go Direct" Charge Stations Due to Burn Hazard
Vernier Science Education, of Beaverton, Oregon
Hazard
The recalled charge station can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
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.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
About 15,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received two reports of the chargers overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Vernier Go Direct® Charge Stations
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Vernier-Science-Education-Recalls-Go-Direct-Charge-Stations-Due-to-Burn-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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