Totem Labs radios, kind not given
1 report to CPSC, the latest made Dec 14, 2024. A report isn’t a recall.
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At a glance
From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.
- 1report to CPSC
- Dec 14, 2024the latest report was made
- Dec 14, 2024the earliest
- 0with the company’s comments
- Brand
- Totem Labs
- Maker
- Totem IncMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
- Product
- Radios, kind not givenCPSC’s product type: Radios, Not Specified (code 559), in Electronics: Audio & Radio
By month
The numbers, as a table
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 1 |
How badly anyone was hurt
- No one hurt 1 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
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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No one hurt Made Dec 14, 2024, sent to the company Jan 2, 2025, published by CPSC Jan 22, 2025
The product, in the report: The product in question is a wearable communication device marketed by Totem Labs, often referred to as the Totem Labs wearable communicator. It is a compact, circular device, approximately 2-3 inches in diameter and about 0.5-1 inch thick. The device is lightweight and designed to be worn close to the body, typically near the chest, using a lanyard, clip, or similar accessory. The device is available in multiple colors, including black, white, pastel shades, and occasionally custom finishes, as seen in promotional materials. Its purpose is to facilitate short-range communication via a 2.4GHz radio frequency. The product is shown in advertisements and user-generated content being used in various outdoor activities and by individuals of all ages, including children. The device includes LED lights for visual feedback and potentially features like pairing capabilities and message notifications. Its design emphasizes portability and ease of wear, making it particularly appealing for outdoor and recreational use.
I am reporting Totem Labs for potentially selling wearable devices without proper FCC and SAR compliance testing. Totem Labs claims to have sold over 22,000 units of their device, which is designed to be worn near the chest. However, I could not locate any FCC ID or evidence of SAR testing for this product, despite its close proximity to the body, particularly the heart.
There are numerous images and videos available on Totem Labs’ social media platforms showing people, including children, wearing the device near their chest. This raises significant safety concerns regarding RF exposure, especially since no evidence of compliance with FCC or SAR standards is available. These devices appear to be in widespread use without meeting regulatory safety requirements.
Supporting evidence includes:
Marketing claims (e.g., “22,000 units sold”). Visual content from their social platforms showing individuals wearing the device. The absence of public records for FCC ID or SAR compliance.
I urge the FCC to investigate this matter to protect consumers, particularly children, from potential RF exposure risks and ensure compliance with federal standards.
- Model
- Unknown
- UPC
- Unknown
- Serial number
- Unknown
- Where
- Chicago, Illinois: Other
- Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Totem Labs, made or sold by Totem Inc
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
CPSC’s disclaimer
Disclaimer: CPSC does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of the Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database on SaferProducts.gov, particularly with respect to information submitted by people outside of CPSC.
Word for word, from the disclaimer in CPSC’s export.
Sources
Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.
Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
Reports of harm are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), on SaferProducts.gov. CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record.