"Localized acute allergic contact dermatitis lesions are successfully treated with mid- or high-potency topical steroids." Only 1.7% of Force users have reported skin irritation due to the device, but the company wanted to act before a larger problem arose. "From the beginning, we have taken this matter very seriously," said Park. The company even hired an independent firm to determine the problem. Their analysis did not find any problems with the Force's battery or electrical system. The wearable technology market is becoming an increasingly crowded and competitive field. Jawbone, Nike and Fitbit have been battling fiercely in the fitness tracker space as aggressively as Apple and Samsung compete for the top smartphone. This recall may be a slight setback for Fitbit, although it's not the first tracker to be recalled. Jawbone recalled its UP wristband in late 2011 due to technical errors. The company quickly bounced back with an improved, updated UP.