Fitbit watch recall issued over burn fears as Irish people entitled to refund

Irish people who bought Fitbit watches are being urged to immediately stop using their devices over concerns that the watch can overheat and cause burns.

Fitbit is offering refunds on its flagship Ionic smartwatch, saying that the device could cause a burn hazard and should not be worn anymore.

They said in a recall notice: "The battery in the Ionic smartwatch can overheat, posing a burn hazard.