Fitbit has recalled one of its fitness-tracking smartwatches over the risk of it overheating and burning people.
The company, which is now owned by Google, said it issued a voluntary recall of the Fitbit Ionic watch.
People who bought the device will get a $299 (£225) refund and a discount on a replacement product.
The Fitbit Ionic was manufactured between 2017 and 2020 and sold around 1.7 million units internationally.
None of its other fitness trackers are affected by the recall.
According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Fitbit had received more than 170 reports of the lithium battery in its Ionic watch overheating.
The CPSC said it was aware of 78 reports of burn injuries in the US, including two reports of third-degree burns from an overheated battery.
A third-degree burn is a severe burn that destroys the skin and can damage underlying tissue. A skin graft is often required.
The CPSC said there were 40 known burn injuries internationally.
In a statement, Fitbit said, “Customer safety is always Fitbit’s top priority, and as a precaution, we are voluntarily recalling Fitbit Ionic smartwatches.”
It said the number of reports of watches overheating accounted for “less than 0.01% of units sold.”
Fitbit Ionic owners can find more information on the Fitbit website.
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