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Vernier Software & Technology Circuit Boards
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
There are two switches on the VCB2 that can get stuck between positions causing the switches to short out and overheat. If the switches overheat, the metal case of the switch can become hot, posing a burn hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled circuit boards and return them to the firm for a free repair. Instructions for returning the units are available on the firm's website. Vernier is contacting known customers directly.
Who to contact: Vernier Software & Technology toll-free at 888-837-6437 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. PT Friday, email at info@vernier.com or online at http://www.vernier.com and click on Vernier Circuit Board 2 Safety Recall Information banner for more information.
The product
This recall only involves the Vernier Circuit Board 2. It is a green-colored circuit board that is 10 inches wide by 6.5 inches in height and is used to teach students about the fundamentals of electrical circuits. The Vernier name, logo, product name (Vernier Circuit Board 2) and order code (VCB2) are printed in the upper right corner of the product. Recalled units were shipped between August 2015 through April 10, 2018 represented with the different revision mark codes of 'VCB2 REV 1 PPRL 2015' and 'VCB2 REV 1A PPRL 2015' printed below the pins 35, 30, and 31 on the lower section of the product.
Details
- Units affected
- About 4,200
- Recall date
- June 6, 2018
- Brand
- Charles Assembly, of Aloha, Ore.
- Made or distributed by
- Vernier Software & Technology, Beaverton, Ore.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received 10 reports of circuit board switches overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Online directly to customers by Vernier Software & Technology, by phone, catalog and dealers from August 2015 through April 2018 for about $130.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Vernier Software & Technology Recalls Circuit Boards Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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