It seems Apple Inc.(NASDAQ:AAPL) has bumped into more problems concerning the Apple Watch as the company has reportedly decided to limit production of the product after finding out that a component was allegedly defective. The said component was the taptic engine.

Citing a report from the Wall Street Journal, Reuters noted that the key component, supplied by a Chinese Company, is said to produce a sensation of being tapped on the wrist. One of the two suppliers of these components, Shenzhen, China-based AAC Technologies Holdings Inc., has allegedly supplied some taptic engines that started to break down significantly over time.

"Taptic engines produced by a second supplier, Japan's Nidec Corp., didn't experience the same problem," the Journal's sources claim, as quoted on BGR. "Apple has moved nearly all of its production of the component to Nidec, these people said, but it may take time for Nidec to increase its production."

Apple Watch supply in jeopardy?

Having one supplier for the so-called taptic engines, it is uncertain as to how long it will take to fill in the gap between supply and demand. According to Apple Insider, the company released a statement to the Journal saying, "Our team is working to fill orders as quickly as possible based on available supply and the order in which they were received. We know many customers are still facing long lead times and we appreciate their patience."

Apple reportedly instructed its Apple Watch suppliers to slow down production until June and that the company has given no further explanations.

As USA Today reported, Apple was forced to scrap some watches that have already undergone the finishing phase due to the rumored problem.

The news outlet also reached out to Apple spokeswoman Amy Bessette to get a statement on the current rumors surrounding the Apple Watch, and she said that the Cupertino-based company "does not comment on rumors and speculation."

Need for a wearable device questioned

According to guest author Christian Cantrell, in a blog published on ReadWrite, basic issues such as the battery life, complexity and convincing people to buy a wrist gadget are the pain points that Apple and all smartwatch manufacturers should address. Another angle that Cantrell looked into is that the device may not prove essential in the long run. He added that it would be a challenge for the company to be able to sell such product that costs $350 as starting price because it could just end up in the drawer or sold on Ebay.