Fitbit to pay $12.25m penalty over smartwatch burn hazard

Fitbit failed to promptly report a burn hazard with its Ionic smartwatches and will pay $12.25m in penalties. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission published the settlement and a press release announcing the outcome of the case. The device was recalled in March, 2022 after 115 reports of the battery overheating and 78 reports of burn injuries. — Read the rest
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