While most of the burns reported were mild, third-degree burns are serious injuries that destroy multiple levels of skin and can damage the tissues underneath like muscles and tendons. Internationally, there were 59 reports of overheating and 40 reports of burn injuries. A total of 115 watch users reported overheating. What went wrong with the Ionic smartwatch?įitbit received reports of 78 burn injuries in the U.S., which include four second-degree burns and two third-degree burns. None of Fitbit’s other devices have experienced this problem, so the recall only affects the specific model. Ink blue & ice gray/silver gray (Adidas edition).The four color options included in the recall are: If you’re unsure which Fitbit model you have, the product’s model number is FB503. Nearly 700,000 more Ionic smartwatches were sold internationally. between September 2017 and December 2021, though Fitbit stopped making the watch in 2020. Around one million of these watches were sold in the U.S. Which Fitbit watches were affected?įitbit’s Ionic smartwatch has been recalled because a problem with the watch’s lithium ion battery can cause overheating and burn injuries.
As the heart beats, the light in that tissue will change, and then using sophisticated algorithms it can track heart rate more accurately.On March 2, 2022, Fitbit issued a recall on one of its popular smartwatch models due to injuries that many customers experienced. This works by analyzing colour changes while shining a light in tissue. The Ionic boasts a new and improved SpO2 sensor that Fitbit says is so advanced it can detect levels of oxygen in the blood and thus one day help us better detect and treat ailments, such as sleep apnea. Using a method the firm calls ‘nano-molding technology’ or NMT, the smartwatch curves slightly to hug your wrist for a more ergonomic fit. There’s also a leather strap option if you want to be fancy, available in brown or black colour options.įitbit has designed the Ionic so that it sits more securely and comfortably on the wrist. The Ionic ships with a standard ‘classic’ plastic strap, but those wanting to use it purely for high intensity workouts can purchase an additional ‘sports’ strap in a choice of three colours: coral, blue and black, that has been tested by a tonne of athletes and selected as the best for active lifestyles.
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