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InjuryPUH

FITBIT CHARGE 2

Received Sep 3, 2019 · Event occurred Aug 28, 2019

Report MW5089523 · MDR key 8960285

Device

Generic name

Analyzer, Body Composition Exempt

Manufacturer

Fitbit, Inc.

Model number

FITBIT 2 CHARGE

Product problems

  • Unintended Electrical Shock

Patient

71 YR

  • Electric Shock
  • Electric Shock

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

WHILE SLEEPING, I WAS AWOKEN BY A STRONG ELECTRICAL SHOCK COMING FROM MY FITBIT CHARGE 2 WATCH. IT WAS MORE THAN A STATIC ELECTRICAL SHOCK, BUT LESS THAN A 110 OUTLET SHOCK. IT LASTED FOR SEVERAL SECONDS AND DIDN'T LEAVE ANY BURN MARKS ON MY WRIST. I AM NOW AFRAID TO WEAR THIS WATCH BECAUSE OF FEAR THAT IT MIGHT HAPPEN WHILE I AM DRIVING. LOOKED UP FITBIT COMPLAINT LINE AND THEY BLAME SHOCKS FROM STATIC ELECTRICITY. I COULD SEE STATIC HAPPENING IN THE WINTER MONTHS, BUT NOT IN THE SUMMER MONTHS. FDA SAFETY REPORT ID # (B)(4).