My bands were covered in a white powder right out of the box. Is this normal? Anyone else have the same issue?
1518479
I had this issue with another manufacturers bands. I asked what it was and if I remember they told me it was talcum powder. They coat them to prevent them from sticking during shipment or something like that.
1518480
Mine were fine, but you can try wiping them or after a while the powder will go away.I don't think you have anything to worry about.
1518481
Yes, some of them do have a bit of powder on them, but with use it goes away... you could wipe them down if you're really concerned. They really are the BEST!!! Highly recommend if you can't access a gym because you can get the same workout with these.
1518482
I don't recall mine with the powder but if you read the instructions, you actually preserve the elastic by putting some sort of powder on them. I forget which kind but I'm almost positive it's some sort of household powder.
2011981
It looks like they used some corrosive flux when soldering the ends. There was only white powder where the solder should be. I supposes the cable could be cut back and new ends put on. It appeared to be good quality cable.
1268364
I have sold a few of these, and I have them in stock. They are sealed in a bag with and I have not opened the bag, however there is a white powder like substance that is in the bag that I assume is to keep them from being so sticky. Did your product come in a similiar type bag?
790914
I purchased mine this week. I did NOT get the band and I paid 119.00 here at Amazon. Beware! I think it's misleading to show the photo of it WITH the band on this page.
1399860
Are you saying that they have a new white formula? I did not know. In any case- it does not absorb like the old formula. I use it day and night and this will not work for me. Very sad if this is the new formula. I will look into it on line.
1302729
My pink hasn't faded, and i got mine in August. The only thing i can say is my pink band has got has got slightly dirty.
1989291
Yes, it has happened to my pots too, but using a powder cleanser like Bon Ami makes them look shiny and new.
662178
I have exactly the same problem. I put two bands on at a time--one next to the other. That helps but doesn't completely solve the problem.
1977828
Hi! Our bands have been tested here in the US and found to contain no lead or Phthalates. We are one of the only brands to have done this testing. There is a certificate on our product page that shows these results.
2268562
I've never experienced that before! :-o That sounds disgusting! I've ordered it online and bought it from Traders here in CO and fortunately did not have that experience! So sorry, AG!!
387522
I never had a problem with white powder. It is from hard water. I believe it is the minerals in the water.
265184
That is not normal. It sounds like the kit you have is stale. I would send it back or ask for a replacement.
2171011
Yeah, some colors I"ve do that more than others. The orange, black and white are fine; as are the jelly and the clear. The red and purple are questionable. And the hook is worthless... I broke both of mine, but I actually do use the bottom half of a broken one to get into those hard to reach places between bands.
126311
We have the same problem, despite having isolated which band was best for our location. It seems that doing the auto search function will sometimes solve this issue, which appears to have something to do with compression cutting out a weak signal. The only real solution I've found is to keep them on the stage very close to the performer, fresh high quality batteries, and check the frequencies often (right before show etc...)
1567207
Didn't have that problem but both black bands came apart. Ordered the colored bands and hoope it doesn't happen again. Love the Fitbit and soooo disappointed in the bands.
1019820
They came shrink-wrapped in plastic like this: http://www.rockemmusic.com/files/product-images/Vic%20Firth%20Nova%20Natural_0.jpg. I purchased them a couple years back though, so I'm not sure if they still package them that way or not.
1443958
Cut off old band off with razor knife and scrap off old glue and sand smooth this will also help to hold stronger new band in place better I've had them slip off before and that sucks! Be safe and have fun!:-)