USITC Receives Complaint on Wearable Devices with Fall Detection
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The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has received a complaint called “Certain Wearable Devices with Fall Detection and Components Thereof,” DN 3865. The Commission is asking for comments from the public on any issues related to the public interest.
The complaint was filed by UnaliWear, Inc. on December 12, 2025. UnaliWear says that some companies are violating section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The alleged problems involve importing, selling for import, or selling after import certain wearable devices with fall detection and their parts in the United States.
The complaint names several companies as respondents:
- Apple, Inc. of Cupertino, CA
- Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. of South Korea
- Samsung Electronics America, Inc. of Ridgefield Park, NJ
- Google LLC of Mountain View, CA
- Garmin Ltd. of Switzerland
- Garmin International, Inc. of Olathe, KS
- Garmin USA, Inc. of Olathe, KS
UnaliWear asks the USITC to issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. The company also asks for a bond to be put on the products named in the complaint during the 60-day Presidential review, as described in the law.
The public, as well as interested parties and agencies, are invited to comment on how the requested actions might affect:
- Public health and welfare in the United States
- Competition in the U.S. economy
- Making of similar or the same products in the United States
- U.S. consumers
In particular, the USITC wants comments that:
- Explain how the devices in question are used in the U.S.
- Identify any health, safety, or welfare concerns about the orders requested.
- List similar products made in the U.S. that could replace the ones named, if excluded.
- Say if the complainant, its licensees, or third-party suppliers could make enough replacement products quickly.
- Explain how the orders would impact consumers in the U.S.
All written comments about the public interest must be submitted within eight calendar days after this Federal Register notice. After the investigation’s first decision, more chances to comment will be available.
Replies to written comments must be filed within three calendar days after the first submissions are due. Submissions and replies are limited to five pages, including attachments.
All documents must be filed electronically by the deadlines. Use the docket number “Docket No. 3865” on the cover or first page. Only electronic filings are accepted at this time, through the Commission’s Electronic Document Information System (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. No paper copies will be accepted until further notice.
For help with electronic filing, contact the Secretary at the email provided in the notice. Anyone asking for confidential treatment of documents must explain why, following 19 CFR 201.6.
All nonconfidential documents will be available for public inspection at the Secretary’s Office and on EDIS.
This action is based on section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure.
The notice was issued on December 15, 2025, by Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission.
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