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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Via AP news wire

Fitbit recalls 1 million Ionic watches after burn injuries

Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. All rights reserved

Google-owned Fitbit has recalled 1 million of its Ionic smartwatches after dozens of users reported burn injuries after the battery overheated.

The fitness gadget maker says anyone who bought the $299 watch with the model number FB503 should immediately stop using the product and contact Fitbit for packaging to return it. Customers will receive a full refund and a discount of 40% to purchase certain Fitbit products, the company said.

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