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 $12.5M Fine for Failing to Report Ionic Smartwatch Defect
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced on Friday, January 23, that Fitbit, LLC, headquartered in San Francisco, CA, has agreed to pay a $12.25 million civil penalty.
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 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 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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