GoKawiilInmo recalls Air3 smart glasses over burn risk from overheating battery
Gadget maker Inmo has recalled its Air3 augmented reality glasses after the US Consumer Product Safety Commission warned the left arm can overheat during extended use, posing a burn hazard. Health Canada issued a similar notice, telling consumers to stop use immediately and update firmware to version 3.16 before continuing to wear them. Over 1,600 units, priced between $900 and $1,300, have been sold in the US.
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The recall adds to a string of controversies around smart glasses, including privacy lawsuits against Meta, suggesting the emerging product category still faces basic safety and trust hurdles beyond software concerns. A hardware failure this severe could dent consumer confidence in wearable AR devices just as manufacturers push them as mainstream alternatives to smartphones.
- Inmo's Air3 smart glasses recalled for burn risk tied to an overheating battery near the left arm.
- CPSC and Health Canada both issued warnings; users told to stop use and update firmware to version 3.16.
- Over 1,600 units sold in the US at $900–$1,300, following earlier reviewer complaints of painful heat.
Source: futurism.com — Victor Tangermann, 2026-09-27
Published there as: “New Smart Glasses Scald Users’ Heads With Horrific Temperatures”
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