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 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 $12M fine for Ionic smartwatch burns
The civil penalty follows 115 reports of overheating, including injuries ranging from second to third-degree burns.
CPSC fines Google-owned Fitbit $12M for failing to report smartwatch burn hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ordered Google-owned Fitbit to pay more than $12 million and comply with certain undertakings to settle allegations the company knowingly failed to report a serious burning hazard with its Ionic smartwatches.
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.
Why Fitbit Is Limiting Battery Performance on Some Smartwatch Models
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Walmart is selling a 'versatile' $200 smartwatch for only $30, and shoppers call it 'very user-friendly'
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Which Is The Best Smartwatch For Women? (January 2025): To Stay Connected And Track Fitness On the Go
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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 ...
A New Study Suggests That Some Smartwatch Bands May Contain ‘Forever Chemicals’
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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 ...
This tech bundle for kids lets them build their own smartwatch and virtual pet
CircuitPet brings a nostalgic twist to STEM learning. Assembling a handheld virtual pet, kids explore coding, sensors & ...
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, ...