# Fitbit Recalls Force Activity-Tracking Wristband Due to Risk of Skin Irritation
> **CPSC recall** · 2014-03-12 · 14129 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 14129
- **Date:** 2014-03-12
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Wireless activity-tracking wristband

## 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.

## Remedies

Refund

## 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

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Fitbit-Recalls-Force-Activity-Tracking-Wristband)
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