Recalls / 2005-02-09

CPSC, Vernier Software & Technology Announce Recall of Go!™ Temp Temperature Sensors

05537 · Recalled 2005-02-09 · CPSC page

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.

Hazards

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.

Reported injuries

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Vernier's Go!™ Temp Temperature Sensors		About 4,300

Parties

Distributor: Vernier Software & Technology, of Beaverton, Ore.
Made in: United States
Sold at: Vernier Software & Technology, its resellers through their catalogs, 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: CPSC recall 05537. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.