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Fitbit, Ionic and Smartwatch Burns

Fox Business · 23h

Fitbit to pay $12.25M penalty after not immediately reporting known defect in recalled Ionic smartwatch

Fitbit will pay $12.25 million after reaching a settlement with the Consumer Product Safety Commission for not reporting a known defect in a now-recalled product.

Hosted on MSN · 19h

Fitbit Fined $12M Over Failure to Report Ionic Smartwatch Burns

The device was recalled in 2022 after Fitbit received 115 reports of overheating and 78 reports of burn injuries.

Fitbit to pay $12M fine for Ionic smartwatch burns

The civil penalty follows 115 reports of overheating, including injuries ranging from second to third-degree burns.

Apple, Watch Bands and Forever Chemicals

Runner’s World on MSN · 2d

A New Study Suggests That Some Smartwatch Bands May Contain ‘Forever Chemicals’

PFAS were found in 15 popular brands of smartwatch bands. Running watches have always been essential for athletes, but over the past decade and a half, the proliferation of smartwatches and other monitors has made these devices standard equipment for runners of all fitness levels.

PCMag on MSN · 1d

Apple Sued Over Use of 'Forever Chemicals' in Watch Bands

The lawsuit accuses Apple of selling products with PFAS despite being aware of its harmful effects. Apple has pledged to phase them out, but says it 'will take time.'

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

Is Your Apple Watch Safe To Wear? Plastic Chemicals in Products Explained

Apple Watch Bands 'Safe for Users To Wear' Following this report, a class action lawsuit was filed that cited the study. Apple issued a statement on Thursday, which said: "Apple W

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Walmart is selling a 'versatile' $200 smartwatch for only $30, and shoppers call it 'very user-friendly'

A smartwatch is a wonderful way to help you stay on track thanks to a plethora of handy features that you can use directly ...

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Why Fitbit Is Limiting Battery Performance on Some Smartwatch Models

Fitbit should have notified the CPSC about how dangerous the Ionic's batteries were. This week, they agreed to pay a ...

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Now's the time to grab our favorite smartwatch at its best price

The Galaxy Watch 7 is one of the best smartwatches you can buy right now. Not only are you getting something that looks good, ...

Smartwatch technology may help detect lymphedema earlier

Enrollment is underway for a clinical trial that will evaluate whether smartwatch technology can allow for earlier detection ...

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Which Is The Best Smartwatch For Women? (January 2025): To Stay Connected And Track Fitness On the Go

The best smartwatch for women should offer a balance of sleek design, health monitoring features and long battery life. Some ...

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Epic smartwatch sale from $33 — 9 deals I'd shop from Apple, Samsung, Fitbit and more

The current-gen Apple Watch SE sports a modern processor (S8), Crash Detection capability, and watchOS 9. In our Apple Watch ...

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The Verizon Galaxy S25 deals include $1,000 off and a free smartwatch or tablet

The Verizon trade-in offers can get you the Samsung Galaxy S25 or S25 Plus for free, as well as a free Galaxy tablet or ...

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Grab the Garmin smartwatch with unlimited battery life at its lowest price yet

Perhaps the biggest draw for this watch is going to be its incredible battery life. While it can last up to 28 days on a ...

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