Google receives huge fine over smartwatch that burned users
Fitbit recalls its defective smartwatch after years of multiple serious injury reports. It wasn't until March 2022, nearly four years later, that Fitbit announced a recall of appr
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
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 pays Uncle Sam $12M, sprints away from claims of burning-hot smartwatches
Your workout warm-up instructions didn't say anything about setting wrists on fire – allegedly! Years after recalling one of its smartwatches over overheating batteries that burned people, Fitbit has agreed to pay a $12.
Fitbit Faces $12.25 Million Penalty Over Ionic Smartwatch Burns
Fitbit has agreed to pay a $12.25 million penalty to settle issues related to its Ionic smartwatch, which was subject to a recall in March 2022. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) found the device “created an unreasonable risk of serious injury or death to consumers.
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 $12 Million Over Smartwatch Defect That Causes Burns
One of the latest cases involves Fitbit, a fitness equipment company owned by Google, which has agreed to pay a $12 million fine following reports of serious burns caused by its smartwatches. Also read China Slams the Door on Russia’s Shadow Fleet The issue stems from the Fitbit Ionic,
A majority of smartwatch users are making a critical mistake
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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 ...
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 ...
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Smartwatch technology may help detect lymphedema earlier
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Samsung is so desperate to sell you a Galaxy Ring, it’s offering $250 off if you trade in ANY smartwatch
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This tech bundle for kids lets them build their own smartwatch and virtual pet
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Amazon cuts 72% off best-selling smartwatch so it's under £20 for this weekend only
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Grab the Garmin smartwatch with unlimited battery life at its lowest price yet
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