Owners of a certain type of FitBit told to stop using it after 200 injury reports

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Around 1-point-7-million people who have a certain Fitbit smartwatch are being told to stop using it - because of instances of the device overheating.

It only applies to the 'Ionic' model, which the Google-owned company made between 2017 and 2020.

There have been more than 200 reports of injuries.

The company says customer safety remains a top priority and says it's issued a recall on the devices amid 'an abundance of caution'.

Fitbit's website details how to get a refund, as well as information about the affected product.

A message to our users: Customer safety is always Fitbit’s top priority and out of an abundance of caution, we’ve announced a voluntary recall of Fitbit Ionic smartwatches. Please visit https://t.co/1p0SOTzgQy. Thank you for your continued support. pic.twitter.com/IvVtYs53md

— fitbit (@fitbit) March 2, 2022