Apple accused of exposing some Watch owners to 'forever …
Jan 23, 2025 · PFAS, more commonly referred to as “forever chemicals,” are everywhere. ... Now, a new class action lawsuit alleges some of those harmful chemicals are present in several …
Apple Watch bands safe to wear, says company, after report
Jan 24, 2025 · Apple Watch bands are safe to wear, says the company, after concerns were expressed about the presence of PFAS (polyfluoroalkyl substances) in a number of …
Apple Watch Bands safe from toxic chemicals - Apple Support …
Dec 28, 2024 · These are the Apple Watch band materials that come into contact with your skin: Fortunately I never used it. I just ordered one, but I am trying to cancel the order. The above is …
Apple sued for using dangerous chemicals in Watch bands
Jan 22, 2025 · The lawsuit argues that Apple should know better than to sell watch bands that may contain potentially harmful PFAS. "Defendant knows that certain of its products contain …
Here’s How to Tell If Your Smartwatch Band Has Forever Chemicals
Jan 28, 2025 · How to Tell Which Bands (Likely) Don’t Contain PFAS. ... For any Apple Watch wearers, this durable strap from Carterjett might be the last one you’ll ever need. The silicone …
Elevated levels of 'forever chemicals' found in smartwatch bands – …
Dec 19, 2024 · Scientists from the University of Notre Dame have called for more comprehensive studies and greater transparency from manufacturers after a study found elevated levels of so …
Is your smartwatch band secretly toxic? I asked Apple, Samsung ...
Jan 16, 2025 · A scientific study said fluoroelastomer smartwatch straps "acrossnumerous brands" have unhealthy PFAS compounds. Apple and Google say not to worry.
New study finds Smartwatch wristbands contain high levels of PFAS
Dec 26, 2024 · The study conducted on a range of 22 wristbands from makers including Apple (and Apple Watch Nike sport bands), CASETiFY, Fitbit, Google, and Samsung, and analyzed …
Is your Fitbit or Apple Watch band exposing you to toxins?
Dec 25, 2024 · New research has uncovered that smartwatch and fitness tracker wristbands might not be as harmless as they seem. Scientists found that many of these bands contain …
Researchers detect elevated levels of PFAS in some fitness tracker …
Dec 18, 2024 · Fitness trackers and smartwatch bands are the latest consumer products found to contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), according to new research from the …
- Some results have been removed