Reported Jun 6, 2018
Vernier Software & Technology Recalls Circuit Boards Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)
Charles Assembly of Aloha, Ore.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
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.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Vernier Circuit Board 2
- Amount recalled
- About 4,200
Where it was sold
Sold at Online directly to customers by Vernier Software & Technology, by phone, catalog and dealers from August 2015 through April 2018 for about $130..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
There are two switches on the VCB2 that can get stuck between positions causing the switches to short out and overheat. If the switches overheat, the metal case of the switch can become hot, posing a burn hazard.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: The firm has received 10 reports of circuit board switches overheating. No injuries have been reported.
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