FitBit halts Force wristband sales due to rashes

Published February 21, 2014 9:10pm ET



SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Wearable technology maker Fitbit Inc. has stopped sales of its $130 Force wristband and is recalling it after the fitness gear caused skin problems for some customers.

CEO and co-founder James Park says about 1.7 percent of users reported skin irritation in a letter posted on the company website Thursday.

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