From CNET: Fitbit issued a nationwide recall on Wednesday for its Ionic smartwatch due to a burn hazard. It follows reports of the lithium battery overheating and causing injuries, according to the United States Consumer Product and Safety Commission. The Google-owned wearable maker has received 115 complaints in the U.S. and 59 overseas, including several reports of second or third-degree burns. Customers are instructed to immediately stop using the devices and should contact Fitbit at 888-925-1764, help.fitbit.com/ionic or fitbit.com and click on "Product Help."
Fitbit requests that customers return the devices for a refund of $299, and additionally, a discount code for 40% off select Fitbit devices.
The Ionic model was released in 2017 as the company's first smartwatch. It tracks heart rate, sleep and workouts, and boasts up to five days of battery life.
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