CPSC recall · Reported April 7, 2016
GolfBuddy GPS Bands Recalled by Deca International Due to Burn Hazard
The band charging ports can produce an electrical charge to exposed skin, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Deca International Corp., dba GolfBuddy, of La Palma, Calif. recalled This recall involves GolfBuddy BB5 golf GPS LED bands. The band is a wearable GPS unit th….
GolfBuddy GPS Bands Recalled by Deca International Due to Burn Hazard was recalled by Deca International Corp., dba GolfBuddy, of La Palma, Calif. in April 7, 2016. Reason: 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 GolfBudd…. Verify recall #16138 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Deca International Corp., dba GolfBuddy, of La Palma, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The band charging ports can produce an electrical charge to exposed skin, posing a burn hazard to consumers..
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- April 7, 2016
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16138 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
This recall involves GolfBuddy BB5 golf GPS LED bands. The band is a wearable GPS unit that operates as a pedometer, distance monitor and watch and comes preloaded with golf course information. It is made of plastic with a stainless steel casing, has a LED display screen and a two-pronged connector at the end for closure. The display screen is flush with the top side of the band and has four buttons on the perimeter of the band. The wristband is about one inch wide and comes in black with interchangeable wristbands in large and small sizes and in the colors lime, navy and orange. GolfBuddy is molded on the outer part of the band. The model BB5 is on the back of the recalled unit below the charging port. Recalled units do not have a yellow round sticker on the front and on the packaging.
Reason for recall
The band charging ports can produce an electrical charge to exposed skin, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 16138 |
| Date reported | April 7, 2016 |
| Date initiated | April 7, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Deca International Corp., dba GolfBuddy, of La Palma, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 3,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled golf wristbands and contact GolfBuddy for instructions on how to update the …
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- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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