Google-owned Fitbit to pay $12.2 million after consumers were burned by smartwatches
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Fitbit pays $12 million fine for Ionic smartwatches that burned users
Fitbit Agrees to Pay $12 Million for Not Quickly Reporting Burn Risk With Watches
Urgent Fitbit warning issued to users of these devices - is yours on the 'risk' list?
Explaining more about the issue, Fitbit said: "Fitbit determined that a limited number of Fitbit Sense and Fitbit Versa 3 devices ('Impacted Devices') are at risk of their batteries overheating, which poses a potential risk for users and requires an immediate firmware update.
Is your Fitbit getting too hot? Google wants to give you $50
The Fitbit Sense and Fitbit Versa 3 smartwatches are at risk of overheating. Google has issued a firmware update, but it reduces overall battery life.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox
Warning Issued To Fitbit Users Over Safety Risk
Fitbit's popular Sense and Versa 3 wearables have an overheating problem severe enough to incite a firmware update and a $50 "appeasement" program.
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Google's Fitbit fined $12.2 million after customers burned by watches
More than two years after recalling about 1.7 million Ionic smartwatches sold globally, Google-owned Fitbit will pay a $12.2 million penalty for failing to alert consumers that the products can ...
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 settlement, and are coincidentally rolling out battery safety updates to other devices.
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 rolls out fix for Sense and Versa 3 overheating battery, offers $50 credit
A firmware update is coming to the Fitbit Sense and Fitbit Versa 3 to reduce the risk of the battery overheating.
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Google's Fitbit to Pay $12M Fine Tied to Burn-Hazard Reports
Google-owned Fitbit agreed to pay $12.25 million to resolve claims it failed to immediately report a defect in certain smartwatches that could create a burn hazard for wearers.
Fitbit has a battery overheating problem and here's what to do if you have one
Fitbit and Google are drawing attention to users about a battery overheating problem with the Sense and Versa 3. Google has created a patch to fix the issues, which is rolling out for those who require it/are affected. The company has also provided a form that users can fill out, which will determine their eligibility for $50 in compensation.