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Vernier Go Direct Charge Station — burns risk

UK OPSSBurnsDec 18, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Vernier Go Direct Charge Station — burns risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

If a product with an internal electrical short is plugged into this charge station the charge station could overheat to an unsafe temperature. The heat is high enough to melt the nearby ABS plastic of the GDX-CRG housing, presenting a risk of burns. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Remedy

The product has been recalled from end users. For further information, please access the Vernier recall alert at the following link: https://www.vernier.com/support/ The importer has also been required to recall the products from end users. Please access the Instrument Direct Services recall site at the follwoing link and follow the steps to fill in the recall form: https://www.inds.co.uk/education/2024-vr157352-go-direct-charge-station-safety-recall/

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users

Product description

A charging station for Vernier wireless go direct sensors. Tools for use in educational laboratories - schools, colleges and universities within the UK.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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