Vernier Go Direct® Charge Stations Recall

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Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 19, 2026

📌 Recall Notice

Product: Vernier Go Direct® Charge Stations

Brand: Vernier

Hazards: Fire Hazard, Burn Hazard

What to do: Stop using this product. Follow the recall instructions for refund or replacement.

Official US CPSC Recall Notice
Recall #9869 |
View original notice →

Recall Summary

Product Vernier Go Direct® Charge Stations
Brand Vernier
Category Electronics
Recall Number 9869
Hazard Fire Hazard, Burn Hazard
Units Affected Not specified
Recall Date February 29, 2024
Remedy Contact manufacturer
Country 🇺🇸 United States

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

Recall Summary
On February 29, 2024, Vernier Science Education, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced a recall of the Vernier Go Direct Charge Station. The recall notice was published under CPSC Recall Number 24132. The product is used to charge the Go Direct line of wireless sensors, which are employed in educational settings for science experiments involving temperature, O2, CO2, and pH measurements. The charge station can charge up to 16 Go Direct sensors simultaneously—8 via USB and 8 via Go Direct wand-style sensor ports. The product may have been purchased individually or as part of a Teacher Pack with order codes GDX-TMP-TP or GDX-PH-TP.

Affected Products
The recall involves the Vernier Go Direct Charge Station. The product is marked as “Go Direct® Charging Station” and can be identified by the order code GDX-CRG and model number GDXCRG2617R1. These identifiers are found on a label located at the bottom of the Charge Station. Approximately 15,000 units were sold in the United States. The units were manufactured in Taiwan. The recalled products were sold online at Vernier.com, www.fishersci.com, www.flinnsci.com, and www.us.vwr.com from November 2017 through December 2023. The price ranged between $90 and $930, depending on whether the charge station was purchased individually or as part of a Teacher Pack.

Hazard Information
According to the recall notice, the recalled charge station can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. The firm, Vernier Science Education, has received two reports of the chargers overheating. No injuries have been reported in connection with this hazard.

Consumer Action Required
Consumers should immediately stop using the Vernier Go Direct Charge Station. Consumers should then contact Vernier Science Education to receive instructions on how to return their charge station for a free repair. Vernier is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Official Remedy
The official remedy for this recall is a free repair. Consumers who contact Vernier will be provided with instructions on how to return the charge station. The remedy option listed in the recall notice is “Repair.”

Contact Information
Consumers may contact Vernier Science Education toll-free at 888-837-6437 from 6:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Thursday, or from 6:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. PT on Friday. Consumers may also email Vernier at support@vernier.com. Additional information is available online at www.vernier.com/gdx-crg-recall or by visiting www.vernier.com and clicking on the orange banner at the top of the page labeled “Attention: Safety Recall of Vernier Go Direct Charge Station.”

Additional Information Not Specified in the Recall Notice
– The specific cause of the overheating is not specified in the recall notice.
– The exact number of units sold as part of Teacher Packs versus individually is not specified in the recall notice.
– The duration of the repair process is not specified in the recall notice.
– Any instructions for returning the product beyond contacting Vernier are not specified in the recall notice.
– The recall notice does not specify whether consumers will be provided with a prepaid shipping label or other return logistics.

Recall Timeline

  • **February 29, 2024** – Recall announced by CPSC (Source)
  • **Current** – Consumers advised to stop using product
  • **Ongoing** – Refund or replacement available

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I identify the recalled Vernier Go Direct® Charge Stations?

A: Check the model and serial number on your product against the official recall notice (#9869).

Q: What should I do if I own the recalled Vernier Go Direct® Charge Stations?

A: The recall notice advises consumers to stop using the product and follow the recall instructions.

Q: How do I get a refund or replacement for the recalled Vernier Go Direct® Charge Stations?

A: Contact the manufacturer using the information in the recall notice.

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Reclia is a recall information database and does not conduct product testing, safety certification,
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Consumers should refer to the original recall notice
for complete details and official instructions.




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