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Smartwatch giant Fitbit has issued a recall for one of its popular models. The Iconic smartwatch has been recalled due to reports of the battery overheating ...

Your safety is always our top priority, and we are taking this action out of an abundance of caution." The Ionic smartwatch caused 118 reported burn injuries worldwide. Fitbit said: "After a thorough investigation, we determined that in very limited instances, the battery in the Ionic smartwatch can overheat, posing a burn hazard.

Fitbit is recalling 1.7 million of its Ionic smartwatches after a potential safety issue was identified. The electronics and fitness company issued the ...

Fitbit said: "The health and safety of Fitbit users is our highest priority. We are taking this action out of an abundance of caution for our users. In the US, Fitbit received 115 reports of the battery overheating, with 78 reports of burn injuries.

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According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission’s notice of the Fitbit Ionic recall, Fitbit received at least 115 reports in the US and a further 59 reports internationally of the Ionic’s long-lasting battery overheating. Due to the Fitbit Ionic being discontinued in 2020 as the company turned to focus on the possibilities with its Sense models, Ionic smartwatch owners cannot get a new Ionic watch or simply exchange it for a different Fitbit model. “We received a very limited number of reports - the totals in the US regulator announcement represent less than 0.01% of units sold - of the battery in Fitbit Ionic smartwatches overheating, posing a burn hazard. In a Fitbit Ionic recall notice on Fitbit’s website, the company said: “After a thorough investigation, we determined that in very limited instances, the battery in the Ionic smartwatch can overheat, posing a burn hazard.” The recall of the Fitbit Ionic smartwatch was announced on March 2 2022 after the company announced that it had received a number of reports about the model’s rechargeable lithium-polymer battery overheating and potentially burning wearers. Here’s what Fitbit Ionic owners in the UK need to know about the recall, why the Ionic has been recalled and how to get your refund.

Fitbit is offering refunds on its flagship Ionic smartwatch, saying that the device could cause a burn hazard and should not be worn anymore. They said in a ...

In total, there have been 115 reports to Fitbit of the battery overheating in the US, and another 59 reports in the rest of the world. The company also says that affected Ionic owners “can also receive access to a special discount on select Fitbit devices, bands, and services, if available in your region, for a limited time”. Meanwhile, Fitbit says it will offer a refund to Ionic owners who complete a registration form with the Fitbit account and email details.

Google-owned Fitbit has recalled one million of its Ionic smartwatches after dozens of users reported burn injuries after the battery overheated. The fitness gadget maker said anyone who bought the 299 dollar (£225) watch with the model number FB503 ...

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Fitbit recalls 1.7 of its fitness watches after reports of users being burned while wearing the device as we look at what you should do if you own one.

And the watch which is worn to monitor them while sleeping, was recalled after Fitbit received 174 reports of its battery overheating – with 118 people reporting burns. These incidents are very rare and this voluntary recall does not impact other Fitbit smartwatches or trackers.” - Ionic FB503WTGY – Blue Gray/Silver Gray