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

Date: March 12, 2014
Company: Flextronics Sales & Marketing AP Ltd., of Port Louis, Mauritius
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

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

Consumers should contact Fitbit for a full refund. Options: Refund

Affected Products

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.

Why Was This 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.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Flextronics Sales & Marketing AP Ltd., of Port Louis, Mauritius

Flextronics Sales & Marketing AP Ltd., of Port Louis, Mauritius has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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