Ionic brand fitness watches manufactured by Fitbit are being recalled because their battery can overheat and burn the wearer.
According to Health Canada, 115 reports of watches with overheated batteries had been reported in the United States as of February 15, but no cases have been recorded in Canada or Mexico.
“This recall involves the Ionic smartwatch for fitness tracking. It is equipped with a lithium-ion battery with an autonomy of about four days. The Ionic smartwatch features a 1.4-inch (3.6 cm) LCD color screen and a bracelet available in several sizes to adapt to the various circumferences of the wrists of the customers”, detailed Health Canada.
A total of 70,561 watches were sold in Canada between August 2017 and August 2020.
People who own these watches should stop using them and contact Fitbit for a refund.