Generally good
1 CPSC recall in the last 36 months.
Fossil makes watches, and Amazon owners rate its products highly. USPTO lists Fossil Group, Inc. of Delaware as the trademark owner. The CPSC lists 1 recall, in the last three years, for a bracelet sold with Skechers jewelry gift sets due to high lead and cadmium levels, manufactured in China.
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What owners say about Fossil
Fossil is a respectable brand, So far it has worked great as a daily driver, Watch looks amazing. The quality leaves a lot to be desired.
Why watch enthusiasts do not like fossil ? I think they are ok , they make some nice and affordable watches.
Look. If you want a watch maker, then Fossil is not one. They are a fashion brand. Now I will let you decide if you want a time piece or a ...
**FOSSIL FS5453 WATCH - THE SAME FAULT RETURNED JUST NINE DAYS AFTER REPAIR** On 24 July 2026, I purchased a Fossil FS5453 men's watch from GALERIA in Frankfurt, Germany, for €135.20. In August 2026, I contacted Saat&Saat, the service center in Turkey, because the watch had developed a fault. Initially, I was quoted a charge for an integrated coil fault. The watch was subsequently accepted for…
Worst service ever! Bought a fossil 3m water resistant watch. It fogs up in water. No one will help me to repair or replace it.
Fossil recalls
- 2024
- 2024-03-07Bracelet sold with Skechers Watch and Jewelry Gift Sets. The clasp on the braided black bracelet sold as part of the gift set contains high levels of lead and cadmium. CPSC notice
Product-related lawsuits
No product liability or consumer fraud cases naming Fossil found in federal court records.
Fossil in the news
- Recapping Fossil Signature’s Launch at Windup Watch Fair NYC 2026
- Fossil launches Swiss-made Signature watch collection in India, names Sawai Padmanabh Singh global ambassado..
- Fossil Unveils The Swiss-Made Signature CS-1 Watch Collection Inspired By Mid-Century Architecture
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Fossil customer service and warranty
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Who makes Fossil
- Company
- Fossil source
- Country
- United States source
- Founded
- 1984 source
- Headquarters
- Richardson source
- Founders
- Tom Kartsotis source
- Trademark (USPTO)
- Fossil Group, Inc. (DELAWARE, USA); first registered 1987 source
- Made in (recalled products)
- China 1 (of 1 recalls listing a country)
FAQ
Is Fossil a good brand?
Generally good. 1 CPSC recall in the last 36 months. Owner satisfaction on Amazon: High.
How many recalls has Fossil had in the last 3 years?
1 recall in the last 36 months, according to the CPSC.
Who owns Fossil?
USPTO lists Fossil Group, Inc. (Delaware, USA) as the owner of the Fossil trademark, first registered 1987.
Who makes Fossil?
The Fossil brand belongs to Fossil Group, Inc.. CPSC recall records show Fossil products made in China 1 (of 1 recalls listing a country).
Where is Fossil from?
Fossil is a company from United States, headquartered in Richardson.
Where is Fossil based?
Richardson.
When was Fossil founded?
1984.
Where are Fossil products made?
Recalled Fossil products listed by the CPSC were made in China 1 (of 1 recalls listing a country).
Has Fossil had product recalls?
Yes. The CPSC lists 1 recall for Fossil. The most recent, on 2024-03-07: Fossil Group Recalls Bracelet Sold with Skechers Jewelry Gift Sets Due to High Levels of Lead and Cadmium.