Generally good
No CPSC recalls in the last 36 months.
Garmin makes GPS devices, smartwatches and car electronics, and its company record lists headquarters in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. The CPSC lists no recalls naming the brand. Amazon ratings are good but short of our top band.
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What owners say about Garmin
The Garmin is great if you are training for competive events or trying to improve your fitness, track your progress, it's a great investment.
I have an old Garmin smartwatch that I haven't used in a few years (vivoactive 3, damn thats old lol), but now I wanna get back into cycling and plan ...
Hello! I’m considering switching from an Apple Watch Series 8 to a Garmin Forerunner 965, mainly for sports, hiking, gym workouts, and walking. Has ...
I’m debating whether I should get a Garmin watch for my upcoming marathon training… Currently I use my iPhone with the Strava and Nike Run app to ...
Bought a garmin marq aviator gen 2 button fell off about 32 days been returned to goldsmiths and now I’m having a nightmare dealing with they have had it 2 weeks and now saying they need it another 2 to assess it absolute joke especially as the watch is over £2k should of been replaced not repaired .
This company's products have gone downhill fast over the years. The battery life and data used to be strong. Now they've replaced with inferior models that never connect to bluetooth or wifi (or need antiquated low speed connections) and have to be brought to a hospital to accurately sync. When that doesn't work, they charge you for a refurbished model to no avail. I wish they would address their…
Garmin recalls
The CPSC recall database lists no recalls for Garmin as of 2026-10-15.
Product-related lawsuits
No product liability or consumer fraud cases naming Garmin found in federal court records.
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Garmin product lines on Amazon
| Product line | Products | Owner ratings |
|---|---|---|
| Wearable Technology | 11 | Well rated |
| Car & Vehicle Electronics | 4 | Well rated |
| GPS, Finders & Accessories | 3 | Well rated |
| Sports | 1 | Highly rated |
| Medical Supplies & Equipment | 1 | Mixed ratings |
Garmin customer service and warranty
We have not verified Garmin's warranty and support contacts yet.
Who makes Garmin
- Country
- Switzerland source
- Headquarters
- Schaffhausen source
FAQ
Is Garmin a good brand?
Generally good. No CPSC recalls in the last 36 months. Owner satisfaction on Amazon: Medium.
How many recalls has Garmin had in the last 3 years?
0 recalls in the last 36 months, according to the CPSC.
Where is Garmin based?
Schaffhausen.
Where is Garmin from?
Garmin is a company from Switzerland, headquartered in Schaffhausen.
Has Garmin had product recalls?
The CPSC recall database lists no recalls for Garmin as of 2026-10-15.