Fitbit will pay millions of dollars in a civil penalty, accused of failing to report that some smartwatches potentially created a hazard. Fitbit received reports regarding its Ionic smartwatches overheating while being worn,

Fitbit failed to report overheating incidents involving its Ionic watches in which customers suffered serious burns, safety regulator said.

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.