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Fitbit’s $12.25 Million Fine Is a Reminder That Wearables Can Hurt People, Too
Fitbit was fined $12.25 million after regulators said it failed to promptly report a dangerous battery overheating defect in its Ionic smartwatch. The case is a sharp reminder that wearables are not just gadgets—they are devices people trust on their bodies every day.
March 18, 2026