CPSC, Vernier Software & Technology Announce Recall of Go!™ Temp Temperature Sensors
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2005-02-09). Hazards: burn. About 4,300 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05537 |
| Published | 2005-02-09 |
| Last updated | 2024-11-25 |
| Product category | Thermostats/Thermometers/Sensors |
| Products | Vernier's Go!™ Temp Temperature Sensors |
| Firm named in the title | Vernier Software & Technology |
| Firms | Vernier Software & Technology, of Beaverton, Ore. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 4,300 |
| Hazard classes | burn |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Vernier Software & Technology and its resellers through their catalogs and Web sites, from February 6, 2004 through December 3, 2004, for about $39. |
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.
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the Vernier Go!™ Temp included in this recall immediately and contact Vernier Software & Technology for a free replacement.
Incidents and injuries
Vernier reported one incident in which a teacher suffered burns to her palm.
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