Fitbit is recalling about 1.7 million of its Ionic smartwatches globally following reports of burn injuries from overheating batteries.
The company, which stopped making Ionic devices in 2020, said in a statement issued to TechCentral that the decision has been taking “out of an abundance of caution”.
Fitbit said it had received “a very limited number” of injury reports and the total number of the smartwatches recalled was less than 0.01% of units sold. “These incidents are very rare and this voluntary recall does not impact other Fitbit smartwatches or trackers,” the company said in a statement. “Fitbit received a very limited number of injury reports of the battery in Fitbit Ionic smartwatches overheating, posing a burn hazard,” it said.
“Users in South Africa who have an impacted Fitbit Ionic device should stop using their device and visit the dedicated webpage at“Ionic owners users can dispose of their device by recycling it as they would any other electronic device or lithium-ion battery. They shouldn’t be returned to stores.” —
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
SA Post Office suspends mail service to Russia, Ukraine & BelarusThe SA Post Office provided general tips when sending or receiving mail from overseas amid the Russia/Ukraine crisis
Read more »
SA Rugby plans to prioritise and elevate the women’s gameSA Rugby are planning to prioritise and elevate women’s rugby to a higher level in the country.
Read more »
Rassie: SA Women's rugby is a priorityRassie Erasmus says the women's game in South Africa is a big priority as the Springbok Women and Women’s Sevens teams prepare for a season that includes two World Cup tournaments.
Read more »
SA Test captain Dean Elgar pleased with team's depthSA captain Dean Elgar is pleased with the all-round performance by the Proteas after the team dominated all facets of the game in their second and final Test against New Zealand in Christchurch to draw the two-match series 1-1.
Read more »