{"id":310870,"date":"2021-07-28T21:03:28","date_gmt":"2021-07-28T18:03:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/facebook-recalls-4m-oculus-quest-2-headset-components-over-rash\/"},"modified":"2021-07-28T21:03:28","modified_gmt":"2021-07-28T18:03:28","slug":"facebook-recalls-4m-oculus-quest-2-headset-components-over-rash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/facebook-recalls-4m-oculus-quest-2-headset-components-over-rash\/","title":{"rendered":"#Facebook recalls 4M Oculus Quest 2 headset components over rash"},"content":{"rendered":"

“#Facebook<\/a> recalls 4M Oculus Quest 2 headset components over rash<\/strong>”<\/p>\n

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Facebook is pausing sales of its Oculus Quest 2 virtual reality headsets and voluntarily recalling a part found in around 4 million of the devices, the company and federal regulators announced.<\/p>\n

The affected piece in the devices is the \u201cremovable foam facial interfaces,\u201d which sits around a user\u2019s eyes and nose and provides a cushion between the headset and their face.<\/p>\n

The black piece of equipment \u201ccan cause facial skin irritation and reactions including rashes, swelling, burning, itching, hives, and bumps,\u201d according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Facebook is recalling a part found in around 4 million Oculus Quest 2 virtual reality headsets.<\/figcaption>
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The recall comes after the company received more than 5,700 reports of skin irritation related to the device, the CPSC said, and about 45 reports of users needing medical attention.<\/p>\n

The Oculus headsets are among Facebook\u2019s only efforts to break into hardware, and it\u2019s part of the social media giant\u2019s push into virtual reality as a way to prepare for the so-called \u201cmetaverse,\u201d which some have likened to the next evolution of the internet. <\/p>\n

The company released the Oculus 2 headsets, which cost between $300 and $400 depending on storage options, in September as a smaller and cheaper alternative to its predecessor.<\/p>\n

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A removable foam facial interface in the Oculus Quest 2 VR headset is causing some users to develop a rash.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Andrew Bosworth, head of Facebook reality labs, addressed the recall Tuesday in an\u00a0open letter<\/a>\u00a0to Oculus users.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs more people got into VR with Quest 2, we started receiving reports that a very small percentage of Quest 2 customers experienced some skin irritation after using the removable foam facial interface,\u201d Bosworth wrote.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile the rate of reports is small and the majority of reported cases are minor, we\u2019re committed to ensuring our products are safe and comfortable for everyone who uses them,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

In December, Facebook acknowledged in a blog post that some Oculus 2 users were experiencing skin issues and promised to investigate, Bosworth noted. <\/p>\n

In April, the company said its investigation did not show \u201cany contamination or unexpected substances in our manufacturing process,\u201d according to CNN<\/a>. <\/p>\n

But the investigation also \u201cidentified a few trace substances that are normally present in the manufacturing process which could contribute to skin discomfort, and while these were already at levels below the industry standard, out of an abundance of caution we changed our process to reduce them even further.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The recall comes after Oculus received more than 5,700 reports of skin irritation related to the VR headset.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Facebook is issuing a silicone cover to rectify the issue.<\/p>\n

Users don\u2019t need to return the full headset to the company for repair. Rather, customers can request a free silicone cover<\/a> that fits over the foam facial interface from Facebook, Bosworth said.<\/p>\n

Once sales of the device resume, the company said it will include the silicone cover in the box when it ships.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe team and I are committed to ensuring the quality of our products and the ongoing support and success of our developer community, with your safety and comfort as our top priority,\u201d Bosworth said Tuesday. \u201cThe free silicone cover is part of that commitment.\u201d\n <\/p><\/div>\n

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