I got the same results when these same components were connected to the WROOM board:
16:31:27.429 -> I2C scanner. Scanning ...
16:31:27.429 -> Found address: 39 (0x27)
16:31:27.450 -> Done.
16:31:27.450 -> Found 1 device(s).
I am much relieved to know I was working with defective components.
Thank you.