Fitbit Flex 2 Explodes Causing the Wearer Second-degree Burns

The infamous Samsung Galaxy Notation 7 started the trend of gadgets exploding and information technology's non stopping anytime soon. Now, there are reports of a Fitbit Flex 2 exploding on the wearer'due south easily, causing 2nd-degree burns.

Dina Mitchell, resident of Wisconsin, has reported that her Fitbit Flex 2 caught burn on her arm while she was reading a book. In an email statement to the source, Dina says, "I was literally simply sitting and reading when my Fitbit exploded. It was either defective or actually mad I was sitting however then long… I don't know. Either mode, Information technology burned the heck out of my arm".

Fitbit Flex 2 Explodes, Leaving The Wearer With Second-degree Burns

She ripped the device off when it caught fire merely some of burning pieces of the device melted on her skin, which resulted in the second-degree fire. This also resulted in pieces of rubber and plastic stuck in the wearer's skin, which the Doctors removed afterward on.

Fitbit Flex 2 Explodes

Reportedly, her Fitbit Flex ii was merely a couple of weeks old and she has contact Fitbit, which has offered a replacement device while it investigates the consequence. Fitbit has released a argument, "We are extremely concerned nigh Ms. Mitchell's written report regarding her Flex 2 and take it very seriously, as the health and safety of our customers is our peak priority".

While the reason of the explosion is notwithstanding unknown, the company sees this as a one-off incident and sees "no reason for people to stop wearing their Flex 2". Notwithstanding, if you do take a Fitbit Flex 2, we'll suggest you to brand sure that the device does not show unnecessary heating and if information technology does, you will exist better off talking to Fitbit and getting your device replaced.