Explaining more about the issue, Fitbit said: "Fitbit determined that a limited number of Fitbit Sense and Fitbit Versa 3 devices ('Impacted Devices') are at risk of their batteries overheating, which poses a potential risk for users and requires an immediate firmware update.
The Fitbit Sense and Fitbit Versa 3 smartwatches are at risk of overheating. Google has issued a firmware update, but it reduces overall battery life.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox
More than two years after recalling about 1.7 million Ionic smartwatches sold globally, Google-owned Fitbit will pay a $12.2 million penalty for failing to alert consumers that the products can ...
Fitbit's popular Sense and Versa 3 wearables have an overheating problem severe enough to incite a firmware update and a $50 "appeasement" program.
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Google-owned Fitbit agreed to pay $12.25 million to resolve claims it failed to immediately report a defect in certain smartwatches that could create a burn hazard for wearers.
Fitbit should have notified the CPSC about how dangerous the Ionic's batteries were. This week, they agreed to pay a settlement, and are coincidentally rolling out battery safety updates to other devices.
A firmware update is coming to the Fitbit Sense and Fitbit Versa 3 to reduce the risk of the battery overheating.
Fitbit and Google are drawing attention to users about a battery overheating problem with the Sense and Versa 3. Google has created a patch to fix the issues, which is rolling out for those who require it/are affected. The company has also provided a form that users can fill out, which will determine their eligibility for $50 in compensation.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ordered Google-owned Fitbit to pay more than $12 million and comply with certain undertakings to settle allegations the company knowingly failed to report a serious burning hazard with its Ionic smartwatches.
Fitbit has settled with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) over a long-standing defect that caused some wearers to sustain burns. The deal