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Fitbit Recalls Fitbit Force After Complaints Of Severe Rashes

Tzu4u — Fri, 21 Feb 2014 23:33:55 GMT

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/02/21/fitbit-force-recall_n_4832771.html

Fitbit has recalled its popular activity-tracking wristband, the Fitbit Force, after a number of customers complained of serious skin rashes, blisters and peeling skin after wearing the device.

Re: Fitbit Recalls Fitbit Force After Complaints Of Severe Rashes

makeup addict — Sat, 22 Feb 2014 01:44:38 GMT

Glad I got my zip. Doesn't touch my skin.

Re: Fitbit Recalls Fitbit Force After Complaints Of Severe Rashes

SurvivedOne — Sat, 22 Feb 2014 02:16:31 GMT

I've had the flex for some time and I love it. I had read some people were having issues with the force. Hopefully this issue gets resolved, its a great product.

Re: Fitbit Recalls Fitbit Force After Complaints Of Severe Rashes

Q_spirit — Sat, 22 Feb 2014 02:46:29 GMT

the photographs of the arms looked like angry burns. more than rashes. good they are doing a positive thing for this.

Re: Fitbit Recalls Fitbit Force After Complaints Of Severe Rashes

Love to Run — Sat, 22 Feb 2014 03:41:15 GMT

I have the Force, it has not been recalled. Fitbit is offering refunds to those affected, as they should. Glad I'm not one of them, I love my Force.

Re: Fitbit Recalls Fitbit Force After Complaints Of Severe Rashes

SurvivedOne — Sat, 22 Feb 2014 03:48:32 GMT

On 2/21/2014 ballinmom said:
I have the Force, it has not been recalled. Fitbit is offering refunds to those affected, as they should. Glad I'm not one of them, I love my Force.

Do you find the force "bulky" to wear. I wanted the force as opposed to the flex due to the added features on the band...but held back as it is bigger. How have you found wearing it? T

Re: Fitbit Recalls Fitbit Force After Complaints Of Severe Rashes

Tzu4u — Sat, 22 Feb 2014 04:36:04 GMT

On 2/21/2014 ballinmom said:
I have the Force, it has not been recalled. Fitbit is offering refunds to those affected, as they should. Glad I'm not one of them, I love my Force.

The FitBit Force is the one that has been recalled as of 4:30 today 2/21/2014

Re: Fitbit Recalls Fitbit Force After Complaints Of Severe Rashes

Love to Run — Sat, 22 Feb 2014 04:44:18 GMT

On 2/21/2014 Wadzlla said:
On 2/21/2014 ballinmom said:
I have the Force, it has not been recalled. Fitbit is offering refunds to those affected, as they should. Glad I'm not one of them, I love my Force.

The FitBit Force is the one that has been recalled as of 4:30 today 2/21/2014

I stand corrected. It is a voluntary recall, meaning it poses no immediate hazard to those unaffected.

Re: Fitbit Recalls Fitbit Force After Complaints Of Severe Rashes

Love to Run — Sat, 22 Feb 2014 04:47:23 GMT

On 2/21/2014 SurvivedOne said:
On 2/21/2014 ballinmom said:
I have the Force, it has not been recalled. Fitbit is offering refunds to those affected, as they should. Glad I'm not one of them, I love my Force.

Do you find the force "bulky" to wear. I wanted the force as opposed to the flex due to the added features on the band...but held back as it is bigger. How have you found wearing it? T

If you're used to wearing a watch or bracelet that you never take off, no problem. I don't find it bulky, but it's not as streamlined as the flex. I like the full display and the ability to log stairs. The Fitbit One has the same feature, but it attached with a clip, many women like to attach it to their bra. I like the Force because it replaces my watch. Good luck!

Re: Fitbit Recalls Fitbit Force After Complaints Of Severe Rashes

SurvivedOne — Sat, 22 Feb 2014 04:55:12 GMT

On 2/21/2014 ballinmom said:
On 2/21/2014 SurvivedOne said:
On 2/21/2014 ballinmom said:
I have the Force, it has not been recalled. Fitbit is offering refunds to those affected, as they should. Glad I'm not one of them, I love my Force.

Do you find the force "bulky" to wear. I wanted the force as opposed to the flex due to the added features on the band...but held back as it is bigger. How have you found wearing it? T

If you're used to wearing a watch or bracelet that you never take off, no problem. I don't find it bulky, but it's not as streamlined as the flex. I like the full display and the ability to log stairs. The Fitbit One has the same feature, but it attached with a clip, many women like to attach it to their bra. I like the Force because it replaces my watch. Good luck!

Thanks so much. I appreciate your comments and it certainly trumps the benefits of the flex. And the Force replacing a watch...great point.

Re: Fitbit Recalls Fitbit Force After Complaints Of Severe Rashes

september — Sat, 22 Feb 2014 05:41:56 GMT

I use the Fitbit One, that clips onto my clothing. I love this device,and have seldom ever taken it off in the 14 months I've owned it. I could never fathom why anyone would want one of the wrist devices, either the Flex or the Force, when the One is the best.

Yes, we have community forums on the Fitbit site, and this issue has been discussed in detail. But to anyone who doesn't visit that site, and wants a Fitbit, I'd recommend the One.

Re: Fitbit Recalls Fitbit Force After Complaints Of Severe Rashes

Azcowgirl — Sat, 22 Feb 2014 06:09:31 GMT

I love my flex.......I always keep it in my pocket and I'm finding it to be very accurate.

Re: Fitbit Recalls Fitbit Force After Complaints Of Severe Rashes

Love to Run — Sat, 22 Feb 2014 14:36:30 GMT

On 2/21/2014 SurvivedOne said:
On 2/21/2014 ballinmom said:
On 2/21/2014 SurvivedOne said:
On 2/21/2014 ballinmom said:
I have the Force, it has not been recalled. Fitbit is offering refunds to those affected, as they should. Glad I'm not one of them, I love my Force.

Do you find the force "bulky" to wear. I wanted the force as opposed to the flex due to the added features on the band...but held back as it is bigger. How have you found wearing it? T

If you're used to wearing a watch or bracelet that you never take off, no problem. I don't find it bulky, but it's not as streamlined as the flex. I like the full display and the ability to log stairs. The Fitbit One has the same feature, but it attached with a clip, many women like to attach it to their bra. I like the Force because it replaces my watch. Good luck!

Thanks so much. I appreciate your comments and it certainly trumps the benefits of the flex. And the Force replacing a watch...great point.

No problem! I'm sure you'll find something that does exactly what you need it to do. No one option in the best for everyone.

Re: Fitbit Recalls Fitbit Force After Complaints Of Severe Rashes

mima — Sat, 22 Feb 2014 16:16:11 GMT

On 2/21/2014 september said:
I use the Fitbit One, that clips onto my clothing. I love this device,and have seldom ever taken it off in the 14 months I've owned it. I could never fathom why anyone would want one of the wrist devices, either the Flex or the Force, when the One is the best.

Yes, we have community forums on the Fitbit site, and this issue has been discussed in detail. But to anyone who doesn't visit that site, and wants a Fitbit, I'd recommend the One.

When I used a regular pedometer (not fitbit) I would always forget to put it on. I'd be so mad when I discovered I'd forgotten it at home and wouldn't be able to wear it for the day since I live too far to go back home just for a pedometer.

I also read where the clip on devices can be forgotten to be taken off and washed in the washer and ruined.

I found a clip on pedometer at the gym the other day. It wasn't a fitbit, but I figured I'd be prone to lose a clip on type device also.

That's why I chose a wrist device. I chose the flex over the force because it is more water resistant. If I forget to take it off to shower, it would be no big deal.

I had a hard time deciding which one to get, but those were my reasons why I selected the flex.

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september — Sun, 23 Feb 2014 03:11:08 GMT

Thanks,mima, for your answer. Those reasons make sense for some people. I think I might actually get my husband a Flex, because he might lose the One. Like I said, I haven't lost mine, and I've had it 14 months. Knock on wood...but if I were to lose it, I'd replace it with the same thing.