Reported Feb 29, 2024
Vernier Science Education Recalls "Go Direct" Charge Stations Due to Burn Hazard
Vernier Science Education of Beaverton, Oregon
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 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.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Vernier Go Direct® Charge Stations
- Amount recalled
- About 15,000
Where it was sold
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..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The recalled charge station can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: The firm has received two reports of the chargers overheating. No injuries have been reported.
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