Generally good
1 CPSC recall in the last 36 months.
Fossil is a United States watch brand founded in 1984, and Amazon owners rate its watches highly. The CPSC lists 1 recall naming Fossil Group, in the last three years: a bracelet sold with Skechers watch gift sets.
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What owners say about Fossil
Fossil is a fashion brand, it's fine to buy it under 10k just for the design. But if one needs a real watch then better go for Casio or Timex or ...
Personally, I think it's gorgeous and have no issues with Fossil. Fossil is a great gateway watch -- purchase, looks fantastic. Feels like the ...
A fossil is a good enough watch brand to start the hobby with. It was my first watch too. Although enthusiasts will see it as more of a fashion ...
**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
- 2017-09-13: Safransky v. Fossil Group, Inc. (District Court, S.D. California)
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Who makes Fossil
- 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)
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 the Fossil trademark?
USPTO lists Fossil Group, Inc. (DELAWARE, USA) as the owner of the Fossil trademark, first registered 1987.
Where is Fossil based?
Richardson.
When was Fossil founded?
1984.
Where is Fossil from?
Fossil is a company from United States, headquartered in Richardson.
Where are Fossil products made?
Recalled Fossil products listed by the CPSC were made in China (1 of 1 recalls).
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.