Product Recall Number: 16-138
Why was GolfBuddy golf GPS bands recalled?
The band charging ports can produce an electrical charge to exposed skin, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Product Recall Number: 16-138
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2016-04-07
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: GolfBuddy golf GPS bands
Description: The band charging ports can produce an electrical charge to exposed skin.
Hazard Description: The band charging ports can produce an electrical charge to exposed skin, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 3,000
Incidents: The firm has received two reports of consumers being burned.
Remedy: 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.
Sold At: "PGA Tour Superstore, The Golfer’s Warehouse, Worldwide Golf Shops and other authorized golf dealers nationwide and online at www.amazon.com and www.golfbuddyglobal.com from April 2015 through January 2016 for about $250."
Importers: Deca International Corp., dba GolfBuddy, of La Palma, Calif.
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: "Deca International Corp., dba GolfBuddy, of La Palma, Calif."
Manufactured In: South Korea
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed