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16 reports to CPSC, the latest made May 11, 2014. A report isn’t a recall.
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At a glance
From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.
- 16reports to CPSC
- May 11, 2014the latest report was made
- Jan 22, 2014the earliest
- 16with the company’s comments
- Brand
- Force
- Maker
- Fitbit, IncMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
- Product
- Computers and video gamesComputers, their equipment and electronic gamesCPSC’s product type: Computers (Equipment and Electronic Games) (code 557), in Electronics: Computers, Monitors, Projectors
By month
The numbers, as a table
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| May 2014 | 1 |
| April 2014 | 1 |
| March 2014 | 5 |
| February 2014 | 6 |
| January 2014 | 3 |
How badly anyone was hurt
- Emergency room 1 CPSC: Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received
- Seen by a doctor or nurse 6 CPSC: Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
- First aid 4 CPSC: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
- Hurt, no treatment 5 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.
The reports, as CPSC published them
Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.
Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.
CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.
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Hurt, no treatment Made May 11, 2014, sent to the company May 19, 2014, published by CPSC Jun 3, 2014
The product, in the report: Fitness tracking device worn on wrist. Large, black band option.
Used Fitbit Force for about 9 weeks and heard about the recall. I sent my Force back and within a week a rash appeared on my wrist where my Force was worn. It took a few weeks, but the rash is finally dried up and gone.
- Model
- Force
- Bought from
- Target
- Bought
- Dec 27, 2013
- Where
- Vancouver, Washington: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 30, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Force, made or sold by Fitbit, Inc
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
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First aid Made Apr 21, 2014, sent to the company Apr 28, 2014, published by CPSC May 12, 2014
The product, in the report: Fitbit Force activity tracker
Fitbit Force worn for about three months. Developed raised rash on wrist
- Bought from
- REI
- Bought
- Jan 11, 2014
- Where
- Thousand Oaks, California: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 54, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Force, made or sold by Fitbit, Inc
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
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First aid Made Mar 24, 2014, sent to the company Apr 1, 2014, published by CPSC Apr 15, 2014
The product, in the report: Fitbit force activity tracker
Fitbit force- blistering of skin on left wrist of wearing
- Bought from
- Dick’s
- Bought
- Jan 4, 2014
- Where
- Unspecified: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 36, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Force, made or sold by Fitbit, Inc
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
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Hurt, no treatment Made Mar 24, 2014, sent to the company Apr 1, 2014, published by CPSC Apr 15, 2014
The product, in the report: Fitbit Force
Red itchy rash developed on my wrist on March 20 where I wear my Fitbit Force watch. I have stopped wearing my watch and have seen no change in the rash. If by the end of the week I see no change I will seek medical advice if I need prescription ointment. Not sure why it just now showed up as it was a Christmas gift and I have worn it everyday since then with no issue until now.
- Bought from
- Brookstone.com
- Bought
- Dec 9, 2013, about then
- Where
- Ennis, Montana: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 43, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Force, made or sold by Fitbit, Inc
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
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Seen by a doctor or nurse Made Mar 19, 2014, sent to the company Mar 27, 2014, published by CPSC Apr 10, 2014
The product, in the report: Fitbit Force - wearable pedometer
I purchased the Fitbit Force on 11/25/2013 and began wearing it the next day. I wore it daily, removing it only to shower as the company suggested was acceptable, until 1/5/2014 when I noticed a rash when I removed it. I didn’t wear it for a few weeks and tried again, but without improvement. I finally made an appointment with a dermatologist on 1/31/2014, for which I paid a $30 co-pay (luckily I got samples instead of a prescription). Would be lovely if medical costs were reimbursed to these folks as well.
- Bought from
- Target
- Bought
- Nov 25, 2013
- Where
- Chicago, Illinois: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 34, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Force, made or sold by Fitbit, Inc
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
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First aid Made Mar 13, 2014, sent to the company Mar 24, 2014, published by CPSC Apr 7, 2014
The product, in the report: Fitbit Force
Noticed that my Fitbit Force was causing a red rash on my right had right beneath battery.
- Where
- Unspecified: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 30, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Force, made or sold by Fitbit, Inc
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
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Seen by a doctor or nurse Made Mar 7, 2014, sent to the company Mar 18, 2014, published by CPSC Apr 1, 2014
The product, in the report: Wrist pedometer/watch/fitness tracker.
Rash (contact dermatitis) from Fitbit Force watch/fitness device.
- Model
- Fitbit Force
- Bought from
- Fitbit.com
- Bought
- Oct 25, 2013
- Where
- Mill Valley, California: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 38, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Force, made or sold by Fitbit, Inc
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
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Seen by a doctor or nurse Made Feb 28, 2014, sent to the company Mar 10, 2014, published by CPSC Apr 1, 2014
The product, in the report: Fitbit Force activity tracker.
I have a rash/burn on my left wrist due to using the Fitbit Force activity tracker.
- Bought from
- Brookstone
- Bought
- Jan 23, 2014
- Where
- United States: Other
- Who was involved
- Age 34, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Force, made or sold by Fitbit, Inc
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
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Emergency room Made Feb 24, 2014, sent to the company Mar 5, 2014, published by CPSC Apr 3, 2014
The product, in the report: The product is the FitBit Force wrist band exercise monitor.
I purchased a Fitbit Force wrist worn exercise band over the internet directly from the manufacturer. I wore the product without incident for weeks (5-6). Then one day I awoke to what I thought was a rash from a bug bite but it continued to spread as I continued to wear the wrist band from FitBit. After a few days I moved it to my other wrist still thinking this was a bug bite. After 2-3 days my right wrist was showing the same rash. I then decided to contact the company and they did in deed agree to refund the product. [REDACTED].
- Model
- Force
- Bought from
- FitBit online store
- Where
- Morgan Hill, California: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 54, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Force, made or sold by Fitbit, Inc
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received
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Seen by a doctor or nurse Made Feb 18, 2014, sent to the company Apr 24, 2014, published by CPSC May 8, 2014
The product, in the report: Health monitor bracelet Fitbit Force
Caller received a health tracking bracelet as a gift from her husband around December 4th, 2013. She began wearing the bracelet every day. She noticed after about a month that the area below the bracelet that there was blistering, redness, soreness and pain. She changed to the other hand and it began to become affected by being red, sore and itchy. caller has a pretty significant burn that is raised, red and itchy wherever the bracelet has touched. She has been to the doctor and was prescribed a topical steroid cream to put on this wound. Contacted the manufacturer February 15th, 2014 and learned that a notice has been posted promising they will pay refund and shipping. Caller believes that this product is dangerous and should be taken off the market entirely.
- Model
- Force
- Bought from
- Fitbit, Inc, California
- Bought
- Dec 4, 2013
- Where
- Washington: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 43, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Force, made or sold by Fitbit, Inc
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
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First aid Made Feb 10, 2014, sent to the company Feb 19, 2014, published by CPSC Mar 6, 2014
The product, in the report: The Fitbit Force is a watch / pedometer sold by Fitbit.
I purchased the Fitbit Force in November 2013 and wore it for approximately two months when a pretty nasty rash appeared on my forearm. The rash was pretty nasty but seems to be getting better now that I have taken my Fitbit Force off.
- Model
- Fitbit Force
- Bought from
- www.fitbit.com
- Bought
- Nov 15, 2013, about then
- Where
- Urbandale, Iowa: Other
- Who was involved
- Age 43, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Force, made or sold by Fitbit, Inc
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
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Hurt, no treatment Made Feb 9, 2014, sent to the company Feb 19, 2014, published by CPSC Mar 13, 2014
The product, in the report: Fitbit Force
Arm rash, burn where I was wearing fitbit force. Been wearing since Christmas 2013.
- Where
- Madison, Alabama: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 60, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Force, made or sold by Fitbit, Inc
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
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Seen by a doctor or nurse Made Feb 3, 2014, sent to the company Feb 11, 2014, published by CPSC Feb 27, 2014
The product, in the report: FitBit Force step counter
Let me start by saying I am a physician, an OB-GYN, so I am writing you from the perspective of a doctor. I received a Fitbit Force for Christmas and started wearing it on Dec 26. The product was wonderful, and though I had heard of some issues with skin irritation, I had never had a prior problem with metal allergies and really was not concerned. However, on Jan 29 I placed the Force on my arm soon after charging (prob the third time ever it was charged). Later in the day I noted a dark red mark on my wrist, more on the lateral aspect near the ulnar side of the arm. I removed the Force and I have had it off for 5 days now. There is no itching, it is bumpy and raised, it is very red and has the appearance of a burn, but there is no pain. I tried using a topical rx steroid bid for several days without relief. If anything, the lesion has spread and gotten larger. I went on the Fitbit website only to find literally hundreds of other people who are having the exact issue. Most occur right after charging, most are after the Force was charged 2-3 times, all appear to have burn lesions and many have needed to seek medical attention.
Fibit claims this is a nickel allergy. There is NO WAY this is a nickel allergy. Those who claim to have responded to steroids have taken weeks to improve - they likely would have improved anyway. Someone suggested Aloe Vera - which I used yesterday and I actually thought it had improved a bit. Today, it actually looks like it is going to peel. There can be no coincidence that so many are affected. Please look at the community blog about “burn” on their website.
- Model
- FitBit Force step counter
- UPC
- 8 98628 00295 3
- Serial number
- 086031842D18
- Bought from
- FitBit
- Bought
- Dec 9, 2013, about then
- Where
- Midlothian, Virginia: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 48, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Force, made or sold by Fitbit, Inc
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
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Hurt, no treatment Made Jan 29, 2014, sent to the company Feb 6, 2014, published by CPSC Mar 3, 2014
The product, in the report: Fitness monitoring wristband: Fitbit Force
After about 1-1.5 months of wearing the FitBit Force I started to get raised bumps and, what I thought was, a rash. It progressed into 1.5-2in long, .5in wide mark that looks like a burn and itches miserably. Even after discontinuing use of the product the burn remains. It’s been 2 weeks of intermittent and then discontinued use and it doesn’t show signs of healing. The company is claiming that this is due to a nickel allergy, but I have never been and am currently not allergic to nickel. Given the current state I will be visiting my dr and may have to schedule specialist visits for a dermatologist to preventn permanent scarring.
- Model
- Fitbit Force/
Fitness monitoring wristband - Bought from
- Fitbit.com
- Bought
- Oct 17, 2013
- Where
- Unspecified: Other
- Who was involved
- Age 35, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Force, made or sold by Fitbit, Inc
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
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Hurt, no treatment Made Jan 29, 2014, sent to the company Feb 6, 2014, published by CPSC Mar 3, 2014
The product, in the report: Fitbit Force--product can be seen on the Fitbit website. It is a bracelet activity tracker worn on the wrist.
I was given the Fitbit Force as a Christmas gift. I began wearing it immediately. Within three weeks, I had a rash from where the display portion of the bracelet touched my skin. The rash has gotten worse, although I’ve stopped wearing it. To date, it is red, lumpy and is weeping. It also itches.
I switched wrists, thinking that moisture and/or wearing it too tightly was the problem. I now have a rash on my left wrist as well that itches. It is developing bumps, although I stopped wearing the bracelet the moment the area became red.
- Bought from
- Radio Shack
- Bought
- Dec 20, 2013, about then
- Where
- Sequim, Washington: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 53, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Force, made or sold by Fitbit, Inc
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
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Seen by a doctor or nurse Made Jan 22, 2014, sent to the company Jan 30, 2014, published by CPSC Feb 21, 2014
The product, in the report: Fitbit Force wearable activity tracker
Purchased Fitbit Force unit in December, 2013. One week after wearing, noticed red patch on my wrist where charging port comes in contact with skin. Immediately stopped wearing product and did some research. Found numerous complaints about skin reactions to product at that time. They continue today. Burn continued to grow for several days. Wound up having to go to doctor and get steroid creme. Two weeks later, still experiencing burning sensation on arm. I am convinced that this is some kind of chemical burn. I have never had any metal sensitivities or reactions to metal. I have worn a stainless-steel watch almost 24/7 on the same arm for 20 years with no reaction. This product needs to be recalled immediately. There is a long thread on the company board with numerous complaints about this product. Meanwhile, fitbit continues to blame the consumers for this situation. And, they are completely inconsistent in how they are handling customer complaints.
- Model
- Fitbit Force wearable activity tracker
- Bought from
- Best Buy
- Bought
- Dec 24, 2013
- Where
- Chicago, Illinois: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 50, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Force, made or sold by Fitbit, Inc
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
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