GoKawiilINMO recalls 1,600 Air 3 smart glasses over overheating risk
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of about 1,643 INMO Air 3 smart glasses sold in the US, plus 120 in Canada, after ten reports that the left temple can overheat during extended use, with some users reporting burning sensations on their face and ear. The glasses were sold via Amazon, INMO's website and Kickstarter for $900 to $1,300. INMO is offering a free software update to version V3.16 to fix the defect, and the CPSC advises owners to stop wearing the glasses until updated.
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The incident underscores the physical safety risks unique to face-worn wearables, where even minor overheating sits close to sensitive skin and eyes, unlike phones or laptops. A software-only fix suggests the overheating may stem from a firmware or power-management flaw rather than a hardware defect, though the CPSC's serious-injury warning indicates regulators see real danger. The episode could add scrutiny to the fast-growing smart glasses category as more companies rush new AI-enabled wearables to market.
- About 1,643 units in the US and 120 in Canada are affected.
- Ten overheating reports include burning sensations on the face and ear.
- INMO offers a free software update rather than a physical recall or refund.
Source: androidauthority.com, 2026-09-24
Published there as: “These smart glasses are being recalled to stop them burning your face off”
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