What are some of the most epic product fails? [Quora]

Jawbone Up Fitness Tracker – Band Failure

“We’ve found an issue with two specific capacitors in the power system that affects the ability to hold a charge in some of our bands. We’re also fixing an issue with syncing related to the band hardware. Typically, these issues surface within the first seven to ten days of use. The glitches are purely performance related and do not pose any safety risk.”

Jawbone CEO Hosain Rahman

Jay Johl (Me) asking Yves Behar on why the Jawbone 2 band failed at 100% Design, London, UK.

Further Sources on the Jawbone failure.

• https://www.theverge.com/2011/12/8/2621420/jawbone-up-refund-defective-fitness-band
• https://www.wired.com/2011/12/jawbone-explains-up-wrist-band-failures-and-offers-full-refunds/
• Jawbone Failed, But Hosain Rahman Remains Determined