CPSC, Vernier Software & Technology Announce Recall of
CPSC, Vernier Software & Technology Announce Recall of Go!™ Temp Temperature Sensors
Why was CPSC, Vernier Software & Technology Announce Recall of recalled?
When connected to a computer, a static discharge to the sensor can cause the sensor to draw too much current from the computer, causing the sensor to get hot. The sensor can get hot enough to cause a burn to the skin or damage objects in contact with it.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the Vernier Go!™ Temp included in this recall immediately and contact Vernier Software & Technology for a free replacement. Contact: For additional information, contact Vernier Software & Technology at (888) 837-6437 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday and on the firm's Web site at www.vernier.com/recall
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Vernier's Go!™ Temp Temperature Sensors
- Company
- Vernier Software & Technology, of Beaverton, Ore.
- Quantity
- About 4,300
- Sold at
- Vernier Software & Technology and its resellers through their catalogs and Web sites, from February 6, 2004 through December 3, 2004, for about $39.
- Recall date
- February 9, 2005
- Incidents / injuries
- Vernier reported one incident in which a teacher suffered burns to her palm.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
Vernier's Go!™ Temp is a temperature sensor that connects directly to a computer USB port and collects data (temperature) from the probe. The sensors are used in science classrooms. They have serial numbers 0104XXXXXXXX through 2004XXXXXXXX. The serial number is found by connecting the sensor to the computer after installing Logger Lite software, which is included with the sensor. To determine the serial number, connect the sensor, start Logger Lite, pull down the Experiment menu, choose Set Up Sensors, and choose Go!Temp. The serial number will appear in the dialog box displayed on the computer screen.