Provata Health Recalls Promotional Activity Trackers Due to Burn Hazard
Recalled 2018-09-25. Fire and burn hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 30,000Units
2018-09-25Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- 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.
- The hazard
- The activity tracker wristbands can overheat while the user is wearing it or when charging, posing a burn hazard.
- Injuries
- The firm has received 13 reports of the activity tracker overheating during use or while charging, including three reports of burns to the wrist.
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop wearing or charging the recalled wristbands and contact Provata Health for instructions on how to receive a free replacement wristband.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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