GolfBuddy golf GPS bands recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

April 7, 2016

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

GolfBuddy GPS Bands Recalled by Deca International Due to Burn Hazard

Recall number

16138

Sold / distributed

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.

Why it was recalled

The band charging ports can produce an electrical charge to exposed skin, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

What was recalled

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.

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.