The CPSC said about 4 million facial interfaces are affected by the recall, plus 172,600 in Canada, sold between October.
In the vast majority of the cases I've reviewed, the reaction self-resolves without medical attention, and with no lasting effects. Facebook Technologies is contacting all Quest 2 users directly.
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In fact, this is the same type of skin reaction that can be caused in some people by everyday household items such as cinnamon flavorings and even foods like tomatoes. In my assessment, this is not an allergic reaction (meaning it's not systemic or life threatening) and a certain percentage of the population react with skin swelling to common everyday objects, including those worn on the body. Facebook Pauses Oculus Quest 2 Sales Due to Skin Irritation Face rashes, swelling, burning, itching, hives, and bumps have all been reported. The 299 headset will return to the market on Aug. An internal investigation found that the headset's foam faceplate has caused several cases of contact dermatitis. Robert Rietschel, a co-author of dermatological reference work "Fisher's Contact Dermatitis": "I've reviewed the customer reports and data carefully. Facebook is pausing sales of the Oculus Quest 2, citing an issue with the VR headset that's been getting under some users' skin.
Is it an allergic reaction? (No, apparently)Īfter an internal investigation involving dermatologists that began last December, the skin issue is being considered contact dermatitis rather than an allergic reaction. Facebook Pauses Oculus Quest 2 Sales Due to Skin Irritation.Sales of the Oculus Quest 2 VR headset are on hold as Facebook rolls out a new silicone cover. At the time, Facebook said the problems affected approximately 0.01 of Oculus Quest 2 users.
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