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theoldwizard1
Mar 12, 2022Explorer II
Gdetrailer wrote:
Case in point.. Fitbit just announced yesterday a RECALL on their Fitbit ION device.. For guess what?
Yeah, LITHIUM BATTERY MALFUNCTION which has caused severe burns to end users..
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Recall Date:
March 02, 2022
Hazard:
The lithium-ion battery in the Ionic smartwatch can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
Incidents/Injuries:
Fitbit has received at least 115 reports in the United States (and 59 reports internationally) of the battery in the watch overheating with 78 reports of burn injuries in the United States including two reports of third-degree burns and four reports of second-degree burns (and 40 reports of burn injuries internationally).
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Your mixing apples with oranges !
There are multiple types of lithium batteries. The ones used in RVs are typically LiFePO4. These will NOT explode or catch fire even when short circuited or over charged. They will get hot.
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