Apple sued over toxic 'forever chemicals' in Apple Watch bands (Updated: Official statement)
A new lawsuit has been filed against Apple after a study found that some of its watch bands contain toxic 'forever chemicals.'
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.”
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 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.
Health-focused Apple Watch has bands made of harmful 'forever chemicals'
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Apple over the use of fluoroelastomer in several Apple Watch bands, saying the company is hiding how it is using dangerous chemicals.
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,
Apple hit by lawsuit over harmful ‘forever chemicals’ in Watch bands
Apple is the target of a class action suit regarding Apple Watch bands that contain so-called 'forever chemicals.'
Apple sued for using dangerous 'forever chemicals' in Watch bands
Markets smartwatches as health helpers even as they expose some owners to PFAS Apple has been sued for allegedly selling wristbands for its smartwatches that contain high levels of "forever chemicals" known as PFAS that may be linked to harmful health effects in humans.
A New Study Suggests That Some Smartwatch Bands May Contain ‘Forever Chemicals’
While the devices may be as commonplace as running shoes on the road, new research suggests that certain smartwatch bands’ materials may harm humans. The study, by researchers at the University of Notre Dame,
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