Humane has urged AI Pin owners to immediately cease using the charging case for the “smart brooch” due to issues with battery components, reports The Verge.
The device developer cited a “fire safety risk” in an email, according to the publication. Humane stated that the battery supplier “no longer meets our quality standards.”
“The identified issue pertains only to certain battery cells used in the Charge Case accessory and is not related to its hardware design,” the statement read.
The company announced it is seeking a new supplier and offered compensation: two months of free subscription. The email did not mention replacing the charging case.
The AI Pin went on sale in April but immediately faced criticism.
In June, The New York Times reported that due to low sales and criticism, Humane is in talks to sell to HP and other potential buyers. Sources indicate the deal could exceed $1 billion.
Researchers from the University of Florida and CertiK specialists have demonstrated the ability to remotely affect smartphones via wireless chargers.