Type:Notice
Citation:90 FR 8201
Reading Time:about 14 minutes
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has provisionally accepted a Settlement Agreement with Fitbit, LLC, which includes a civil penalty of $12,250,000. The case concerns reports of battery overheating in Fitbit Ionic smartwatches, which caused burn injuries. Although Fitbit did not admit to any violations, they agreed to a recall and settlement to avoid further litigation. Furthermore, Fitbit will implement a compliance program to ensure adherence to safety regulations and report any changes or updates to the CPSC for a year.
Simple Explanation
Fitbit had to pay a big fine because some of their watches got too hot and hurt people. They promised to fix the problem and tell a safety group what they're doing for a whole year.