Published on: August 14, 2025 10:58 am IST
Apple battery inflammation is distributed approximately (1,750 ($ 20) to the owners of some Apple Watch Series 1-3 after inflammatory suit disposal.
Apple has started sending small cash payments to some owners of the old Apple Watch model, which is closing the loop on the action of the US category about the swollen battery. If you look at an email called “Smith et al. V. Apple Inc.” with a digital prepaid mastercard link, it is possible that the payment is possible. Most are looking about recipients 1,750 (approximately $ 20), a little more with some reporting depends on the total claims were approved. Distribution is occurring through email this week, not a physical check, and it is associated with a disposal fund. Apple agreed without accepting any wrongdoing earlier this year.
What this payment covers and which is eligible
The trial alleged that the initial Apple Watch design did not give up enough internal tolerance to the normal battery expansion over time. In affected units, an inflammatory can push on cell performance, causing the cover to be lifted, cracks, or even the entire contingent. Some users reported operational issues when this happens; A handful of a handful claimed from the edges. Apple’s position remains consistent: the company denies a defect and says that the products were safe to use. To avoid a longer and expensive legal process, Apple agreed to settle $ 20 million, which covers the payment of approved contenders, legal fees and administration costs.
The scope of the township is narrow. This applies to Apple Watch Series 1, Series 2, and Series 3, and only on American action eligible users. Many people were automatically involved if Apple already had a service record for the battery inflammation problem on his device. Others can file a report of 10 April 2025 through the official settlement portal. The minimum payment was determined on the $ 20 per approved device and the final amount varies slightly depending on the number of valid claims. If you have an affected clock, but neither had a documented service conversation nor filed a claim before the time limit, you are unlikely to get anything now. Class action settlements usually require either automatic inclusion through existing records or timely claims.
If you believe that you are worthy and have not heard back, find your inbox and spam for the top the top line, then check the FAQ of the disposal website for post and deadline status and contact information. Importantly, in this disposal, anything new does not mean coverage for new apple watch models. Language and reported eligibility only focuses on Series 1 through Series 3. There is no indication of comprehensive compensation beyond the US class. For those users who still own an old watch and are concerned, the practical next step is standard Apple support channel. Depending on the state of warranty, the consumer protection law in your country and the status of the device, options may include repair, payment service or upgrade route. This agreement does not change the Apple’s policy in other areas outside the US and according to the company, does not make global rights for cash payment.
