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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

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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.

TechCrunch on MSN · 3d

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

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Fitbit Agrees to Pay $12 Million for Not Quickly Reporting Burn Risk With Watches

After consumer complaints of overheating batteries, the company did not immediately report the defect with its Ionic smartwatches, according to a settlement with the U.S. government.

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.

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A majority of smartwatch users are making a critical mistake

As per a survey, only a fraction of smartwatch users share details of their health stats with a doctor, a misstep that could ...

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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 ...

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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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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 ...

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New AI smartwatch feature can help track your calorie intake by snapping a photo of your plate

Smart ring brand Oura offers a similar service as part of Oura Labs (links to Oura). Just like Amazfit’s Food Log, Oura lets ...

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 ...

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Now's the time to grab our favorite smartwatch at its best price

The Galaxy Watch 7 is one of the best smartwatches you can buy right now. Not only are you getting something that looks good, ...

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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 ...

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