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“Stop” Wearing Fitbit’s Ionic smartwatches

Owners of Fitbit’s Ionic smartwatches have been told to stop wearing them in fear they could overheat and cause burns. More than 100 people have reported being burnt by the watch after its battery overheated. The recall only applies to the Ionic model, and not other Fitbit smartwatches. Affected users will send back their device for a refund of $299, and the company will also give them a 40 per cent discount for a new purchase.Do you think that user safety was a prioriry in the production of the Ionic smartwatches ?

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