Smart Watch Bands Contain 'Very High Concentrations’ of Forever Chemicals That May Be Absorbed into Skin
Bands used for smart watches and fitness trackers contain a synthetic rubber made with PFAS — also known as “ forever chemicals ” — and researchers are warning that these may be absorbed into the skin.
Apple Watch Lawsuit Claims Some Bands Contain Harmful 'Forever Chemicals'
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Apple, alleging that some Apple Watch wristbands contain potentially hazardous levels of harmful chemicals.PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," are commonly found in everyday products,
How to Find a Watch Band That Doesn’t Contain ‘Forever’ Chemicals
A recent study found that some smartwatch bands contain perfluorohexanoic acid, one of the “forever chemicals” that is suspected of contributing to health issues. But these chemicals, also called PFAS,
Some Apple Watch Bands Contain Toxic 'Forever Chemicals' Per Lawsuit [Updated]
A class action lawsuit filed against Apple this week in a California federal court accuses the company of false advertising and violating
Apple hit with class-action lawsuit over allegedly toxic 'forever' chemicals in Apple Watch bands
Apple is facing a lawsuit over 'forever chemicals' in its Apple Watch bands, but the company claims its bands are safe.
Apple sued over alleged PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ level in watch bands
A lawsuit accuses Apple of selling Watch bands with high PFAS levels, "forever chemicals" linked to health and environmental risks.
Apple Watch Bands Are Safe to Wear, Says Apple, After Lawsuit Filed
Following a class action lawsuit that alleges some Apple Watch bands contain toxic "forever chemicals," also known as per-
Apple accused of exposing some Watch owners to ‘forever chemicals’
Peaslee has previously found PFAS in other consumer products like cosmetics, fast food wrappers, contact lenses, and dental floss, among others. Researchers say chemicals in these products can migrate from the material into humans through “multiple paths of exposure” including “inhalation, ingestion, and dermal absorption.”
Apple Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Use Of Forever Chemicals In Watch Straps
Apple (AAPL) is facing a class-action lawsuit that alleged the company failed to disclose that certain smartwatch straps contain
Apple defends Watch bands amid lawsuit over 'toxic' design fail
The lawsuit lodged at California’s Northern District Court singles out three Apple Watch bands that are made with fluoroelastomer: the standard sport band along with the Sport b
Here’s How to Tell If Your Smartwatch Band Has Forever Chemicals
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New study finds certain smartwatch bands contain "very high concentrations" of harmful PFAS – here's what to look for instead
New research finds that 15 out of 22 common sports watch bands can contain high levels of so-called "forever chemicals" that ...
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PFAS Identified in Smartwatch and Fitness Bands Using LC–MS/MS
Forever chemicals” per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been found in smartwatch and fitness bands and analyzed ...