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Since its launch in October 2013, Fitbit Inc. has received about 10,000 complaints from consumers\/users that developed a rash and\/or type of skin irritation from using the Fitbit Force.\u00a0 <\/span>In February of 2014, Fitbit announced a refund program for anyone who purchased their Fitbit Force product.\u00a0 <\/span>Shortly thereafter, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (\u201cCPSC\u201d) issued a recall of nearly 1 million units sold in the United States.<\/p>\n The Fitbit rashes are also known as contact dermatitis and range in severity.\u00a0 <\/span>No one knows what causes the rashes.\u00a0 <\/span>In a statement released by Fitbit, they stated that the skin irritation may be a result from an allergy to nickel; however, none of the consumers have reported such an allergy.\u00a0 <\/span>According to the CPSC, users of the Fitbit Force can develop rashes\/skin irritation from the stainless steel casings, materials used in the strap, or adhesives used to assemble the product.<\/p>\n Fitapelli & Schaffer, LLP is currently investigating a potential class action on behalf of consumers who purchased the Fitbit Force device and who experienced skin irritation.\u00a0 <\/span>If you purchased the Fitbit Force and developed any type of skin irritation from wearing the device, please contact the lawyers at Fitapelli & Schaffer, (212) 300-0375, to schedule a free consultation \u2013 you may be entitled to receive compensation for your injury, medical expenses, and more.<\/p>\n \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Since its launch in October 2013, Fitbit Inc. has received about 10,000 complaints from consumers\/users that developed a rash and\/or type of skin irritation from using the Fitbit Force.\u00a0 In February of 2014, Fitbit announced a refund program for anyone who purchased their Fitbit Force product.\u00a0 Shortly thereafter, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (\u201cCPSC\u201d) issued a recall of nearly 1 million units sold in the United States.
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