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Fitbit recalls 1.7m Ionic smartwatches after manufacturing glitch leaves users burned

The watch was recalled after Fitbit received 174 reports of its battery overheating, including cases of 118 people being burned. Many users wear the devices in bed to monitor them while sleeping

Daily Mirror

Fitbit recalls 1.7million watches after dozens of users suffer burns

118 people have reported burns after the battery overheated

Wales Online

Fitbit recalls one million Ionic watches after burn injuries

Customers will receive a full refund and a discount of 40% to purchase certain Fitbit products

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Fitbit watch recall issued over burn fears as Irish people entitled to refund

The Ionic Fitbit watch sold hundreds of devices between 2017 and 2020

Dublin Live

Fitbit issues urgent recall of 1.7 million watches over 'burn hazard' as people told to stop use immediately

The company issued the alert after dozens of consumers reported burn injuries after the watch's battery overheated

Irish Mirror

Fitbit Recalls 1.7 Mn Smartwatches Due to Burn Risk

Fitbit on Wednesday recalled 1.7 million of its Ionic smartwatches used for tracking steps and other activity due to the risk of batteries overheating and burning wearers. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a recall notice that it received slightly more than 100 reports of Ionic wearers being…

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Fitbit recalls 1.7m smartwatches due to burn risk

SAN FRANCISCO: Fitbit on Wednesday recalled 1.7 million of its Ionic smartwatches used for tracking steps and other activity due to the risk of batteries overheating and burning wearers.

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Google's Fitbit Smartwatch Has a Bit of a Burning Problem

The Smartwatch Brand's Rep Will Never Be the Same.

The Street

Fitbit recalls 1.7 mn smartwatches due to burn risk

San Francisco (AFP) - Fitbit on Wednesday recalled 1.7 million of its Ionic smartwatches used for tracking steps and other activity due to the risk of batteries overheating and burning wearers.

AFP

Fitbit recalls 1 million Ionic watches after burn injuries

Google-owned Fitbit has recalled 1 million of its Ionic smartwatches after dozens of users reported burn injuries because the battery overheated

The Independent UK

Fitbit offering refunds with recall of Ionic smartwatches that can burn you

Some users reported second- and third-degree burns after the battery in their Ionic smartwatch overheated.

Input

Google's Fitbit Recalls Ionic Smartwatches For Battery Issues

Alphabet Inc’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Fitbit recalled its Ionic smartwatches due to a burn hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said.

Benzinga

Fitbit issues urgent product recall after more than 100 burnt by Ionic smartwatches

Fitbit bosses have received 174 reports of batteries overheating, including cases of 118 people being burned - with some experiencing serious third degree burns

Edinburgh Live

Fitbit recalls 1.7m Ionic smartwatches because of ‘burn hazard’

Reports of fitness watch’s lithium-ion battery overheating leads to warning from US safety commission

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Fitbit recalls almost 2 million smart watches after overheating battery burn reports

Fitbit is recalling its Ionic smartwatch following reports of burn injuries caused by the lithium-ion battery overheating, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Evening Standard

Best sport watches to stay active

Like a man on a single-minded, midlife mission to find some form of fitness, Stuart Pritchard gets wrists-on with 10 of the best sports watches…

Inverse

The 3 best smartwatches for cycling

Durable and water-resistant, the best smartwatches for cycling have built-in GPS for navigation. Some have smart technology, altimeters, or 60+ sports modes.

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Fitness trackers are trending big time, so is it time to jump on the bandwagon?

With every passing year comes a new generation of slick wearable fitness trackers from the likes of Apple, Samsung, Garmin and Fitbit.

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Aldi releases 'Fitbit for pets' but shoppers are all saying the same thing

Aldi has released a unique new Specialbuys product aimed at pet owners and while some shoppers said they were "100% buying" the device, many others all shared one similar thought

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'A Fitbit for the face': How new mask prototypes can detect leaks and diagnose COVID

The pandemic has seen a lot of changes, but one thing that's remained the same for the past two years is face mask technology: we're still using old designs. But that might be about to change.

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Oura Ring Generation 3 review

The Oura Ring Generation 3 is a sleek and discreet fitness tracker with advanced sleep metrics and actionable recovery tools.

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