CPSC2016-04-07
GolfBuddy GPS Bands Recalled by Deca International Due to Burn Hazard
Deca International Corp., dba GolfBuddy, of La Palma, Calif.
Hazard
The band charging ports can produce an electrical charge to exposed skin, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
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.
Affected count
About 3,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received two reports of consumers being burned.
Manufactured in
South Korea
Remedy type
Repair
Products
GolfBuddy golf GPS bands
Consumer contact
GolfBuddy toll-free at 888-251-6058 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.golfbuddyglobal.com and click on Recall Information link at the bottom of the homepage for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/GolfBuddy-GPS-Bands-Recalled-by-Deca-InternationalDon't want to check this manually?
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