Apple Watches are one of the most popular pieces of personal technology. But a new settlement related to early editions of the smart watches could mean cash payouts to some owners.

Apple has agreed to pay $20 million over claims some Apple Watch models are defective and prone to battery swelling that can damage the device, TopClassActions.com reported. The settlement covers customers who owned Series 1, Series 2 or Series 3 Apple Watches and reported issues related to battery swelling between April 24, 2015 and Feb. 6, 2024.

Apple denies the claims but agreed to the settlement to end litigation.

“This settlement applies to purchasers of Original Apple Watch, Series 1, Series 2 and Series 3, which are no longer available for purchase,” the company said in a statement to CNET. “While we strongly disagree with the claims made against these early generation Apple Watch models, we agreed to settle to avoid further litigation.”

The settlement provides $20 for each covered device. If the net settlement funds exceed $50,000 each class member could receive up to $50 for each covered device, TopClassAction reported.

The deadline for exclusion for the settlement is Feb. 24. The final approval hearing is set for April 10, 2025. No claim forms are required for the settlement and those who do not exclude themselves will automatically receive benefits.