Smartwatches Recalled After They Melted, Caught on Fire
A brand of smartwatches is being recalled because of the risk that their charging pads "can overheat and ignite."
That's according to the Aug. 7 recall notice filed with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The recall affects Deale International's Altafit Smartwatches.
"Deale International has received 39 reports of smartwatches melting, burning and catching on fire while charging, including six reports of burns to hands and property damage," the recall notice says.
The Recall Notice Says the Smartwatches Carry the Risk of 'Serious Burn Injury & Fire Hazard
According to the notice, the smartwatches are sold by HSN.
"The smartwatch's wireless charging pad can overheat and ignite, posing a risk of serious burn injury and fire hazard," the recall notice says.
"Consumers should immediately unplug the smartwatch’s charging pad and stop charging the recalled smartwatch," it adds.
"Consumers can contact Deale International for instructions on how to receive a free replacement. Consumers will be asked to cut the unplugged charging pad’s power cable and email a photo of the charging pad with the cut cable to altafitrecall@thedeale.com."
The recall notice says that about 2,900 units are affected by the recall.
The Recall Notice Provides Further Details of the Smartwatches
The recall "involves Altafit af28 smartwatches. The recalled smartwatch was sold in gold and silver tones and has a 1.68-inch color touchscreen and two bands, one bejeweled and one mesh," the notice continues.
"It came in a golden case with a wireless charging pad and cable. “ALTAFIT FCC ID 2BHG8-AF28” is on the back of the watch." The recall notice page contains photos of the watch.
The product was sold online at HSN.com "from March 2025 through May 2025 for about $50," the recall notice says. The company is located in Fort Lauderdale, it says, adding that the smartwatches were manufactured in China.
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