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According to the CPSC, in 2018, 2019 and 2020, Fitbit Ionic smartwatches are overheating received many complaints about it. This may occur on the arms or wrists of some users. second and third degree burn It caused him to suffer burns, including
Although Fitbit rolled out a software update in early 2020 to reduce the possibility of battery overheating, it continued to receive complaints about users experiencing burns due to the wearable device overheating. Although the Company has information that reasonably supports the conclusion that the smartwatches contain a defect that could create a significant product hazard or create a risk of serious injury, was fined by the Commission for failing to promptly notify the CPSC as required.
The CPSC and Fitbit announced a recall of Ionic smartwatches in March 2022, and the company received at least 115 reports of battery overheating in the US, and 78 reports of burn injuries in the US, including two reports of third-degree burns and four reports of second-degree burns. It is worth noting that you received it.
Fitbit, $12.25 million fine will not only pay, but will also be responsible for internal controls and procedures, improvements and more within the framework of compliance with the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA). annual report will present.
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https://www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/News-Releases/2025/Fitbit-Agrees-to-Pay-12-25-Million-Civil-Penalty-for-Failure-to-Immediately-Report-Serious-Burn-Hazard-with-Ionic-Smartwatches
https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/23/24350413/fitbit-fine-ionic-smartwatch-burns
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