CPSC, Vernier Software & Technology Announce Recall of Go!™ Temp Temperature Sensors
CPSC recall 05537 · announced February 9, 2005 · Vernier Software & Technology · 4,300 units affected
The product
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.
The 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.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the Vernier Go!™ Temp included in this recall immediately and contact Vernier Software & Technology for a free replacement.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Vernier reported one incident in which a teacher suffered burns to her palm.
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.
Consumer 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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.