CPSC recall · Reported March 2, 2022
Fitbit Recalls Ionic Smartwatches Due to Burn Hazard; One Million Sold in the U.S.
The lithium-ion battery in the Ionic smartwatch can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
The CPSC recalled This recall only involves the Fitbit Ionic Smartwatch. It was sold with a polyurethane ba….
Fitbit Recalls Ionic Smartwatches Due to Burn Hazard; One Million Sold in the U.S. was recalled and listed by the CPSC in March 2, 2022. Reason: The lithium-ion battery in the Ionic smartwatch can overheat, posing a burn hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Ionic smartwatches and contact Fitbi…. Verify recall #22089 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The lithium-ion battery in the Ionic smartwatch can overheat, posing a burn hazard..
- None
- agency class
- March 2, 2022
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #22089 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
This recall only involves the Fitbit Ionic Smartwatch. It was sold with a polyurethane band and has a 1.4-inch color LCD screen. The watches were sold in slate blue/burnt orange, charcoal/smoke gray, blue gray/silver gray, and a special edition co-branded with Adidas in ink blue/silver gray. The smartwatch tracks activity, heart rate, and sleep. Only the following models and colors are included in this recall. For the Ionic device, the model number (FB503) is on the back of the device near where the band attaches. Fitbit is printed on the front of the Ionic Smartwatch. Model Color Ionic FB503CPBU Slate Blue/Burnt Orange Ionic FB503GYBK Charcoal/Smoke Gray Ionic FB503WTGY Blue Gray/Silver Gray Ionic FB503WTNV Adidas edition, Ink Blue & Ice Gray/Silver Gray
Reason for recall
The lithium-ion battery in the Ionic smartwatch can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Ionic smartwatches and contact Fitbit to receive pre-paid packaging to return the device. Upon receipt of the device, consumers will be issued a refund of $299. Fitbit will also provide participating consumers with a discount code for 40% off select Fitbit devices.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 22089 |
| Date reported | March 2, 2022 |
| Date initiated | March 2, 2022 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 1 million in the U.S. (In addition, about 693,000 were sold internationally) |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Ionic smartwatches and contact Fitbit to receive pre-paid packaging to retur…
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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