Fitbit Recalls Force Activity-Tracking Wristband Due to Risk of Skin Irritation

Active Recall Announced March 12, 2014 CPSC #14129

Quick answer

Fitbit Recalls Force Activity-Tracking Wristband Due to Risk of Skin Irritation is CPSC recall #14129, announced on March 12, 2014. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should contact fitbit for a full refund.. Affected brands: Flextronics Sales & Marketing AP Ltd., Fitbit Inc..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Wireless activity-tracking wristband

Recalled brands

Flextronics Sales & Marketing AP Ltd., Fitbit Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should contact Fitbit for a full refund.

Recall date

March 12, 2014

Categories

Exercise

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #14129?

CPSC recall #14129 covers Fitbit Recalls Force Activity-Tracking Wristband Due to Risk of Skin Irritation, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on March 12, 2014. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #14129?

The CPSC remedy for recall #14129 is consumers should contact fitbit for a full refund.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Fitbit Recalls Force Activity-Tracking Wristband Due to Risk of Skin Irritation on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Fitbit-Recalls-Force-Activity-Tracking-Wristband. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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