CPSC, Vernier Software & Technology Announce Recall of Go!™ Temp Temperature Sensors
CPSC recall 05537. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
When connected to a computer, a static discharge to the sensor can cause the sensor to draw too much current from the computer, causing the sensor to get hot. The sensor can get hot enough to cause a burn to the skin or damage objects in contact with it.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the Vernier Go!™ Temp included in this recall immediately and contact Vernier Software & Technology for a free replacement.
CPSC recall 05537 has the recall date 9 Feb 2005. The notice names the firm Vernier Software & Technology. The recall has about 4,300 units. The median CPSC recall of 2005 has 14,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Burn. CPSC gives the product type Thermostats/Thermometers/Sensors.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | Vernier reported one incident in which a teacher suffered burns to her palm. |
|---|---|
| Units | 4,300 |
| Description | Vernier's Go!™ Temp is a temperature sensor that connects directly to a computer USB port and collects data (temperature) from the probe. The sensors are used in science classrooms. They have serial numbers 0104XXXXXXXX through 2004XXXXXXXX. The serial number is found by connecting the sensor to the computer after installing Logger Lite software, which is included with the sensor. To determine the serial number, connect the sensor, start Logger Lite, pull down the Experiment menu, choose Set Up Sensors, and choose Go!Temp. The serial number will appear in the dialog box displayed on the computer screen. |
| Product | Vernier's Go!™ Temp Temperature Sensors, About 4,300, Thermostats/Thermometers/Sensors |
| Sold at | Vernier Software & Technology and its resellers through their catalogs and Web sites, from February 6, 2004 through December 3, 2004, for about $39. |
| Distributor | Vernier Software & Technology |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 4,300Median of 2005: 14,000
- CPSC recalls of 2005
- 323
- Recalls of 2005 with one of the same hazards
- 18%
- Recalls of 2005 in the category Thermostats/Thermometers/Sensors
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Vernier Software & Technology
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 05537The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 05537. https://recallregister.com/product/3064-cpsc-vernier-software-technology-announce-recall-of-go-temp-temperatur/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 05537 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Vernier reported one incident in which a teacher suffered burns to her palm.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Vernier Software & Technology and its resellers through their catalogs and Web sites, from February 6, 2004 through December 3, 2004, for about $39.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 05537?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 4,300
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States