Fitbit Fined $12M Over Failure to Report Ionic Smartwatch Burns
The device was recalled in 2022 after Fitbit received 115 reports of overheating and 78 reports of burn injuries.
Fitbit to pay $12.25M penalty after not immediately reporting known defect in recalled Ionic smartwatch
Fitbit will pay $12.25 million after reaching a settlement with the Consumer Product Safety Commission for not reporting a known defect in a now-recalled product.
Fitbit to pay $12M fine for Ionic smartwatch burns
The civil penalty follows 115 reports of overheating, including injuries ranging from second to third-degree burns.
Fitbit fined $12M over Ionic smartwatch burns
Fitbit has settled with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) over a long-standing defect that caused some wearers to sustain burns. The deal
Google's Fitbit fined $12.2 million after customers burned by watches
Fitbit failed to report overheating incidents involving its Ionic watches in which customers suffered serious burns, safety regulator said.
Fitbit fined $12 million for its faulty smartwatch that burned over 70 people
Fitbit to pay $12.25 million fine for Ionic smartwatch overheating issues. 115 reports of battery overheating, 78 burn injuries, two third-degree, and four reports of second-degree burns. Fitbit must also establish a compliance program to prevent future safety issues.
Fitbit Fined Millions Over Watch That Burned Wearers
Fitbit has been fine $12.25 million as part of a settlement with a long-standing case with the Consumer Product Safety Commission regarding the Fitbit Ionic.
Walmart is selling a 'versatile' $200 smartwatch for only $30, and shoppers call it 'very user-friendly'
A smartwatch is a wonderful way to help you stay on track thanks to a plethora of handy features that you can use directly ...
Why Fitbit Is Limiting Battery Performance on Some Smartwatch Models
Fitbit should have notified the CPSC about how dangerous the Ionic's batteries were. This week, they agreed to pay a ...
A New Study Suggests That Some Smartwatch Bands May Contain ‘Forever Chemicals’
PFAS were found in 15 popular brands of smartwatch bands. Running watches have always been essential for athletes, but over ...
Healio22h
Smartwatch technology may help detect lymphedema earlier
Enrollment is underway for a clinical trial that will evaluate whether smartwatch technology can allow for earlier detection ...
Unlike Fitbit, this smartwatch tracks blood pressure — and it's down to only $28
It also monitors steps, calories, heart rate and sleep for way less than an Apple Watch or other popular wearables.
Her Zindagi Hindi21h
Which Is The Best Smartwatch For Women? (January 2025): To Stay Connected And Track Fitness On the Go
The best smartwatch for women should offer a balance of sleek design, health monitoring features and long battery life. Some ...
Epic smartwatch sale from $33 — 9 deals I'd shop from Apple, Samsung, Fitbit and more
The current-gen Apple Watch SE sports a modern processor (S8), Crash Detection capability, and watchOS 9. In our Apple Watch ...
The Verizon Galaxy S25 deals include $1,000 off and a free smartwatch or tablet
The Verizon trade-in offers can get you the Samsung Galaxy S25 or S25 Plus for free, as well as a free Galaxy tablet or ...
Samsung is so desperate to sell you a Galaxy Ring, it’s offering $250 off if you trade in ANY smartwatch
Yes, you read that right: Samsung is so desperate to get as many people as possible using its first-generation Galaxy Ring, ...