KIPRUN GPS 550 wrist watch recalled due to burn and fire hazard
Brand(s)
Summary
Immediately stop using the recalled GPS wrist watch and contact the nearest Decathlon point of sale for a refund.
Affected products
This recall involves KIPRUN GPS 550 running wrist heart-rate monitor watch.
Model code |
Colour |
|---|---|
8527651 |
White and Black |
8527652 |
Black |
Issue
The battery in these products may overheat during charging or while in use and may cause burns or present a fire risk.
As of March 14, 2022, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled GPS wrist watch and contact the nearest Decathlon point of sale for a refund.
Consumers may contact Decathlon Canada Inc. by telephone toll-free at 1-844-533-3322, Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, by email at onlineservice@decathlon.ca or visit the company's website.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
Additional information
Background
Number Sold
The company reported that 124 units of the affected product were sold in Canada.
Time Period Sold
The affected products were sold from July 2020 to February 2022.
Place of Origin
Manufactured in Taiwan
Details
Importer
Decathlon Canada Inc.
Brossard
Quebec
CANADA
Manufacturer
GlobalSat WorldCom Co.
Taipei
TAIWAN
Get notified
Receive notifications for new and updated recalls and alerts by category.