Fitbit recalls Force wristbands with model numbers FB402BK, FB402BKS, FB402SL, FB402SLS due to risk of skin irritation from stainless steel and adhesives. Get a full refund from Fitbit.
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.
Fitbit is recalling its Force wireless activity-tracking wristbands because they can cause allergic reactions like redness, rashes, or blistering from contact with stainless steel, straps, or adhesives. This matters because skin irritation can be uncomfortable and potentially serious for sensitive users.
The wristband uses stainless steel casing, straps, and adhesives that can cause allergic reactions in some users. Contact with these materials may lead to redness, rashes, or blistering on the skin where the device touches.
People who own Fitbit Force wristbands with model numbers FB402BK, FB402BKS, FB402SL, or FB402SLS are affected. Those with sensitive skin or allergies to metals or adhesives are at higher risk.
Check the back of the wristband for model numbers: FB402BK, FB402BKS, FB402SL, or FB402SLS. These models were sold as wireless activity trackers with a stainless steel casing and small LED display.
Reach out to Fitbit directly to request a full refund for the recalled wristband model.
Consumers should contact Fitbit for a full refund.
The recall is due to a risk of skin irritation from stainless steel casing, straps, or adhesives causing redness, rashes, or blistering in some users.
The affected models are FB402BK, FB402BKS, FB402SL, and FB402SLS.
Check the back of the wristband for model numbers: FB402BK, FB402BKS, FB402SL, or FB402SLS.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Fitbit to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1638 — Fitbit Wireless activity-tracking wristband Hello, I own a Wireless activity-tracking wristband that is covered by recall 1638 from Fitbit. The official recall notice states: Consumers should contact Fitbit for a full refund. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
