2024.12.19 Recall: Vernier - Go Direct Charge Station
19 December 2024
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Vernier Go Direct Charge Station
Type
Electrical appliances and equipment - Custom Charging Dock
Brand
Vernier
Model
GDX-CRG (Also sold as part of a packaged item GDX-CRG, GDX-CRG-EX, GDX-CRG-NP, GDX-CRG-EURO, GDX-TMP-TP, GDX-TMP-TP-INTL, GDX-TMP-TP-NP, GDX-PH-TP, GDX-PH-TP-INTL, GDX-PH-TP-NP)
Batch number
17000001 - 23xxxxxx
Order code
VR157352
Additional identifiers
This product may also have been purchased as part of a Teacher Pack of sensors, order code VR157488 or VR157456. This recall applies to all Go Direct Charge Stations purchased prior to 15 December 2023
Country of origin
Taiwan
Product description
A charging station for Vernier wireless go direct sensors. Tools for use in educational laboratories - schools, colleges and universities within the UK
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.
Corrective action
The product has been recalled from end users.
For further information, please access the Vernier recall alert.
The importer has also been required to recall the products from end users. Please access the Instrument Direct Services recall site and follow the steps to fill in the recall form.
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