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Provata Health Recalls Promotional Activity Trackers Due to Burn Hazard

Recall 18-231 · September 25, 2018 · Provata Health

What to doConsumers should immediately stop wearing or charging the recalled wristbands and contact Provata Health for instructions on how to receive a free replacement wristband.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
18-231 (CPSC)
Recall date
September 25, 2018
Brand
Provata Health
Category
Other consumer products
Products
Provata activity trackers
Hazard
Burn Hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 30,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
September 25, 2018

What was recalled

This recall involves the Provata activity fitness tracker. The wristbands were given to consumers as a promotional giveaway and feature a digital display, a charging terminal, a heart rate and step detector with Bluetooth technology. They were distributed in three colors: black, blue or mint green. The packaging displays the word "Provata" and "Activity Tracker [color]" printed on the front cover.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Provata activity trackers · About 30,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: 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.; Million Concept Electronic (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., of China; Provata Health, Inc. of Portland, Ore., a subsidiary of The StayWell Company, LLC, of Yardley, Penn..

Injuries or incidents 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.

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.

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Provata activity trackers (About 30,000 units). This recall involves the Provata activity fitness tracker.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Burn Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop wearing or charging the recalled wristbands and contact Provata Health for instructions on how to receive a free replacement wristband.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on September 25, 2018. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.