Fitbit is recalling certain Ionic smartwatches sold in the U.S. and abroad after reports of burn injuries due to the battery overheating, officials said.
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The recall includes 1 million watches sold in the U.S., as well as about 693,000 products internationally. The product was sold with a polyurethane band and has a 1.4-inch color LCD screen. The watches were sold in slate blue/burnt orange, charcoal/smoke gray, blue gray/silver gray, and a special edition co-branded with Adidas in ink blue/silver gray, the safety commission said. Model: Ionic FB503CPBU — Color: Slate Blue/Burnt OrangeModel: Ionic FB503WTGY — Color: Blue Gray/Silver GrayThe model number is located on the back of the device near where the band attaches. Fitbit is printed on the front of the Ionic Smartwatch.
The CPSC said customers with this particular product should immediately stop using it and contact Fitbit to receive pre-paid packaging to return the device. Upon receipt of the device, consumers will be issued a refund of $299. Fitbit will also provide participating consumers with a discount code for 40% off select Fitbit devices, according to the CPSC.
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