The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·05537·Announced 2005-02-09

Vernier Go! Temp Temperature Sensors Recalled for Burn Hazard

Vernier Software & Technology is recalling Go! Temp sensors because static discharge can cause overheating and burns. About 4,300 units are affected.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where a specific injury (burns) has been reported, but no fatalities or severe injuries are noted, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Vernier Software & Technology is recalling approximately 4,300 Go! Temp temperature sensors. These sensors are used in science classrooms to collect temperature data and connect directly to a computer's USB port. The recall covers sensors with serial numbers ranging from 0104XXXXXXXX through 2004XXXXXXXX.

The recall was initiated because a static discharge to the sensor can cause it to draw too much current from the computer. This can cause the sensor to overheat, potentially reaching temperatures hot enough to cause burns to the skin or damage objects in contact with it. Vernier reported one incident in which a teacher suffered burns to her palm.

The sensors were sold by Vernier Software & Technology and its resellers through catalogs and websites from February 6, 2004, through December 3, 2004, for about $39. Consumers should stop using the recalled sensors immediately and contact Vernier Software & Technology at (888) 837-6437 or visit www.vernier.com/recall for a free replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Vernier's Go!™ Temp Temperature Sensors
Category
Consumer Product — Educational Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
4,300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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