Fitbit issues recall for 1.7 million smartwatches over burn hazard
The smartwatches included in the recall contain a lithium-ion battery that can potentially overheat and pose a burn hazard to consumers.
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The smartwatches included in the recall contain a lithium-ion battery that can potentially overheat and pose a burn hazard to consumers.
Fitbit has issued a recall for its Ionic smartwatches due to incidents of burn hazards being reported internationally. Out of 1.7 million units sold since 2017, there have been over 100 burn injuries.
Fitbit is recalling certain Ionic smartwatches sold in the U.S. and abroad after reports of burn injuries due to the battery overheating, officials said.
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission said that there had been at least 115 reports of the watch overheating and causing burn injuries.
The Fitbit Ionic was released all the way back in 2017, but if you're one of the 1.7 million owners, you'll want to ship it back to Fitbit. The company announced, in conjunction with US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), a voluntary recall on the Ionic due to concerns that the smartwatch poses a burn hazard. According to the CSPC's recall page, the reason for this is because "the lithium-ion battery in the Ionic smartwatch can overheat, posing a burn hazard." It's unknown how many customers this has already affected, but there were reportedly more than 100...