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Fitbit, which was acquired by Google’s parent company Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOGL) in 2021, has sold roughly 1 million of the smartwatches in the U.S. and 693,000 worldwide

Google's Fitbit recalls nearly 1.7 million Ionic smartwatches for burn hazard

CPSC recorded 118 burn injuries and 174 battery overheating issues related to the watch

By Arghyadeep Dutta
Published - Mar 03, 2022, 12:07 PM ET
Last Updated - Jun 06, 2024, 04:12 AM EDT

• CPSC recorded 118 burn injuries and 174 battery overheating issues related to the watch

• Fitbit will issue a refund of $299 upon receiving the device

Fitness tracking band manufacturer Fitbit, on Wednesday, said it will recall nearly 1.7 million Ionic smartwatches after several burn injuries were reported due to battery overheating issues.

Fitbit, which was acquired by Google’s parent company Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOGL) in 2021, has sold roughly 1 million of the smartwatches in the U.S. and 693,000 worldwide.

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