Fitbit Recalls Force Activity-Tracking Wristband Due to Risk of Skin Irritation
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2014-03-12 · 14129
Hazards
Users can develop allergic reactions to the stainless steel casing, materials used in the strap, or adhesives used to assemble the product, resulting in redness, rashes or blistering where the skin has been in contact with the tracker.
Recall
Number
14129
Date
2014-03-12
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Wireless activity-tracking wristband
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Flextronics Sales & Marketing AP Ltd., of Port Louis, Mauritius
Retailer(s)
AT&T, Best Buy, Brookstone, Dick's Sporting Goods, Radio Shack, REI, Sports Authority, Target and other stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com and Fitbit.com from October 2013 to February 2014 for about $130.
Importer(s)
Fitbit Inc., of San Francisco
Distributor(s)
Fitbit Inc., of San Francisco
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves Fitbit Force™ wireless activity-tracking wristbands with model numbers FB402BK, FB402BKS, FB402SL and FB402SLS. The wristband operates as a pedometer, sleep monitor and watch. It is made of plastic with a stainless steel casing and clasp and a small LED display screen. The display screen is flush with the top side of the band and a control button is on one side of the band. The wristband is about 3/4 inch wide and comes in large and small sizes and in the colors black or slate. The model number is on the back of the recalled wristband below the charging port.