Garmin Venu 2 Plus and Garmin D2 Air X10 smartwatches
Published 9 October 2023
Product
Garmin Venu 2 Plus: Health and fitness smartwatch. Supplied from 8 November 2021 to 25 August 25 2023. Garmin D2 Air X10: Health and fitness smartwatch marketed to aviation enthusiasts. Supplied from 24 January 2022 to 25 August 2023. Product identification of “Venu 2 Plus” and “D2 Air X10” are marked on the rear case of each respective watch. Watches sold from Garmin directly to customers or retailers after 25 August 2023 has updated software.
Why it was recalled
The Light Emitting Diode (LED) of the Optical Heart Rate (OHR) sensor in affected smartwatches may experience a localised short-circuit. This may lead to heating of the LEDs, which can occur while the smartwatch is in use on a user's wrist.
Hazard
There is a risk of skin irritation or blistering to the area of skin underneath the OHR sensor from the heat of the smartwatch LED.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.