Fitbit fined US$12M for failure to report burns caused by smartwatches
- Fitbit has agreed to pay a $12.25 million civil penalty for failing to report a burn hazard caused by its Ionic smartwatches, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission .
- The CPSC accused Fitbit of not immediately reporting that the Ionic smartwatches had a defect that could result in serious injury or death to consumers.
- Between 2018 and 2020, Fitbit received numerous reports of its Ionic smartwatches overheating, with some consumers suffering second-degree and third-degree burns on their arms or wrists.
- The settlement requires Fitbit to maintain internal controls and submit an annual report about its compliance program's effectiveness, according to a press release.
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