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GolfBuddy GPS Bands Recalled by Deca International Due to Burn Hazard

Date: April 7, 2016
Company: Deca International Corp., dba GolfBuddy, of La Palma, Calif.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled golf wristbands and contact GolfBuddy for instructions on how to update the unit with the latest firmware, also available in the firm's website. Options: Repair

Affected Products

This recall involves GolfBuddy BB5 golf GPS LED bands. The band is a wearable GPS unit that operates as a pedometer, distance monitor and watch and comes preloaded with golf course information. It is made of plastic with a stainless steel casing, has a LED display screen and a two-pronged connector at the end for closure. The display screen is flush with the top side of the band and has four buttons on the perimeter of the band. The wristband is about one inch wide and comes in black with interchangeable wristbands in large and small sizes and in the colors lime, navy and orange. GolfBuddy is molded on the outer part of the band. The model BB5 is on the back of the recalled unit below the charging port. Recalled units do not have a yellow round sticker on the front and on the packaging.

Why Was This Recalled?

The band charging ports can produce an electrical charge to exposed skin, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Deca International Corp., dba GolfBuddy, of La Palma, Calif.

Deca International Corp., dba GolfBuddy, of La Palma, Calif. has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report