CPSC recall · Reported June 6, 2018
Vernier Software & Technology Recalls Circuit Boards Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)
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 …
Charles Assembly, of Aloha, Ore. recalled This recall only involves the Vernier Circuit Board 2. It is a green-colored circuit boar….
Vernier Software & Technology Recalls Circuit Boards Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert) was recalled by Charles Assembly, of Aloha, Ore. in June 6, 2018. Reason: There are two switches on the VCB2 that can get stuck between positions causing the switches to short out and…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled circuit boards and return them to th…. Verify recall #18746 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Charles Assembly, of Aloha, Ore. issued this CPSC recall-There are two switches on the VCB2 that can get stuck between positions causing the switches to short out and….
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- June 6, 2018
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18746 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 18746 |
| Date reported | June 6, 2018 |
| Date initiated | June 6, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Charles Assembly, of Aloha, Ore. |
| Affected scope | About 4,200 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled circuit boards and return them to the firm for a free repair. Instructions f…
- Check the recall number (18746) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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