Vernier Science Education Recalls "Go Direct" Charge Stations Due to Burn Hazard
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-9869.
This recall involves the Vernier Go Direct Charge Station, which supports the Go Direct line of wireless sensors containing rechargeable batteries. The Vernier Go Direct sensors are widely used in educational settings by teachers and students to conduct a variety of science experiments, including collecting data on temperature measurements, O2 levels, CO2 levels, pH values, and more. The Vernier Go Direct Charge Stations can charge up to 16 Vernier Go Direct sensors at the same time - 8 via USB and 8 via Go Direct wand-style sensor ports. The product is marked as "Go Direct® Charging Station" and can be identified by the order code GDX-CRG and model number GDXCRG2617R1, found on a label located at the bottom of the Charge Station. This product may have been purchased individually or as a part of a Teacher Pack of sensors with order codes GDX-TMP-TP or GDX-PH-TP.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-9869.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact 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. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-9869.
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.
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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. Recall FAQ
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. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Vernier Science Education Recalls "Go Direct" Charge Stations Due to Burn Hazard. The notice was published on February 29, 2024 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 15,000 units are potentially affected.