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Fitbit Ionic Smartwatches Could Burn Your Wrist


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The CPSC and Fitbit are recalling the Fitbit Ionic smartwatches.  The lithium ion batteries in these watches may overheat leading to burn injuries.  About 1 million of these watches were sold in the US and about 693 thousand were sold worldwide at Best Buy, Kohl’s, Target and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Fitbit.com.  This model was discontinued, and the last inventory was sold in December, 2021.  Immediately stop using this smartwatch and contact Fitbit by phone at 1-888-925-1764 to receive pre-paid packaging to return the device. Upon receipt of the device, you will be issued a refund of $299. 

 

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Fitbit-Recalls-Ionic-Smartwatches-Due%20to-Burn-Hazard-One-Million-Sold-in-the-U-S

 

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