Fitbit Watch Burn Injuries

Google owned Smartwatch company Fitbit has recalled its smartwatches due to reports of its lithium-ion battery overheating.

Body metrics such as heart rate, activity and sleep are collected and tracked by Fitbit.

118 burn injuries have been reported world-wide.

In the US, there were two reports of third-degree burns and four reports of second-degree burns.

 In statement sent to affected users a Fitbit representative said

 “Customer safety is always Fitbit’s top priority and out of an abundance of caution, we are conducting a voluntary recall of Fitbit Ionic smartwatches.”

 The company said the recall did not affect other Fitbit smartwatches or trackers.

- CyberBeat