CPSC2018-09-25
Provata Health Recalls Promotional Activity Trackers Due to Burn Hazard
Million Concept Electronic (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., of China
Hazard
The activity tracker wristbands can overheat while the user is wearing it or when charging, posing a burn hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop wearing or charging the recalled wristbands and contact Provata Health for instructions on how to receive a free replacement wristband.
Sold at
Distributed as a free promotional item from August 2017 through July 2018 in mailings nationwide and in-person during employer wellness events in Oregon, North Carolina and Arizona.
Affected count
About 30,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received 13 reports of the activity tracker overheating during use or while charging, including three reports of burns to the wrist.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Provata activity trackers
Consumer contact
Provata Health toll-free at 888-343-9820 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.provatahealth.com and click on “Recall” at the top of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Provata-Health-Recalls-Promotional-Activity-Trackers-Due-to-Burn-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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