Three days after saying stock of its new Band smart wristband would be replenished throughout the coming holidays, Microsoft changed course.

In an email to potential Band customers sent late Monday, Microsoft said “we no longer have any [Bands] available for online sale” and urged customers to check local Microsoft stores that “may” have some in stock through the holidays.

Customers were given a one-time $10 promo code to use with a future online purchase of $50 or more to “make it right,” according to the emailed letter.

After an inquiry by Computerworld on Tuesday, a Microsoft spokeswoman said via email that “there are indeed plans to replenish inventory through the holiday season and we’re working first to fill back orders in [physical Microsoft] stores.”

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