September 25, 2026, 1:15 pm | Read time: 3 minutes
Smart glasses sit directly on the head for extended periods. This becomes problematic when parts of the technology overheat significantly, as a hardware issue can quickly become a safety risk. This is the current warning for the INMO Air3. Owners are advised not to use the affected glasses for the time being.
Specifically, this concerns the INMO Air3 smart glasses. The manufacturer, in collaboration with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), has initiated a recall. The agency released the corresponding notice on September 24, 2026.
Smart Glasses Can Overheat Dangerously
The reason for the recall is the potential for significant overheating of the glasses. According to the CPSC, the left temple can overheat with prolonged use. This poses a burn hazard and a “risk of serious injury or death from burns.”
This is not just a precautionary warning. According to the CPSC, INMO has already received ten reports of overheating Air3 glasses. In some cases, users reported a burning sensation on the face and the left side of the ear. However, the agency does not specify which technical component causes the overheating, so the exact source of the problem remains unclear.
Users have been reporting issues with the Air3 on social networks since early 2026.
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Which Devices Are Affected?
The affected glasses are black. On the inside of the right temple, there is a label with the designations “AIR3” and “INMO.”
The Air3 is a standalone AR headset that INMO markets for AI translations, productivity functions, and media streaming. The device runs on Android and, according to the manufacturer, does not require a connection to a smartphone for operation.
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The Air3 was also available to buyers in Germany. According to its shipping conditions, INMO delivers to “all European countries.” However, the exact number of units sold in Germany is unknown. The CPSC recall mentions approximately 1,643 devices in the U.S. and about 120 additional units in Canada. The agency does not provide information about Germany.
The glasses were sold between December 2025 and August 2026 through Amazon, Inmox, and Kickstarter. The sale price ranged from $900 to $1,300.
What Affected Users Need to Do Now
Anyone who owns an affected INMO Air3 should immediately stop using the smart glasses and contact the manufacturer. As a free solution, the manufacturer offers a system update to version V3.16. INMO assists owners in installing the new version online on the glasses. A device replacement is not necessarily required.
On its own recall page, INMO also explains what information is needed for processing. Customers should send the support team a photo of the affected Air3. Additionally, if available, the order number and sales channel should be provided.