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Product Recall Number: 05-537

Why was Vernier's Go!™ Temp Temperature Sensors 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.

Vernier's Go!™ Temp Temperature Sensors
Here's product recall specific data for Vernier's Go!™ Temp Temperature Sensors.

  • Product Recall Number: 05-537

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2005-02-08

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Vernier's Go!™ Temp Temperature Sensors

  • 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 Description: 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.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 4,300

  • Incidents: Vernier reported one incident in which a teacher suffered burns to her palm.

  • Remedy: Consumers should stop using the Vernier Go!™ Temp included in this recall immediately and contact Vernier Software & Technology for a free replacement.

  • 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.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: Vernier Software & Technology, of Beaverton, Ore.

  • Manufactured In: United States

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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