Recall 14-129, published March 12, 2014
Flextronics Sales & Marketing AP Wireless activity-tracking wristband
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
FB402BKSThe model number is on the back of the recalled wristband below the charging port.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Official remedy
Consumers should contact Fitbit for a full refund.
- Brand
- Flextronics Sales & Marketing AP
- Recall published
- March 12, 2014
- Category
- Sports & Outdoors
- Units
- About 1,000,000 in the U.S. and about 28,000 in Canada
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
