Apple has been accused of highlighting users for cancer in a new lawsuit filed in the US, claiming that the watch bands of the tech are included in high level toxic chemicals in the watch band. As daily MailThe lawsuit claims that Apple’s “Ocean,” “Nike Sport,” and regular “Sport” Watch band consists of high levels of perfluoralocill and polyphluorocill substance (PFAS), usually known as “Forever Chemicals” , Which is connected to a limit. health problems. PFAS chemicals are known for their ability to remain in the human body and environment, earning them their surnames.
As daily MailThe lawsuit stems from a recent study on 22 watch bands of various companies in the US. Research found that 15 out of 22 had harmful PFAS chemicals; In these watches, some were created by Apple.
The case filed in California on Tuesday, especially it alleges that the sport bands, ocean bands and nike sports bands that have high levels of PFA in ships with nike-branded Apple watches. It also alleges that Apple did not inform consumers intentionally and by will that which products contain harmful PFAs, even though the Apple Watch is marketed as a device promoting health.
“Instead, in relation to watches, (Apple) continues to hide the existence of PFAS at the point of purchase and otherwise,” the case is said. “(Apple) could have saved unfair security and environmental threat with available manufacturing options, and its failure to do so to promise to promise consumers’ health, welfare and stability “It continues.”
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The lawsuit wants class certification, which is like a mini-testing in which the allegations are investigated and argued by lawyers on each side. It also wants an prohibition to prevent sales of alleged PFAs and monetary punishment, the outlet stated.
Meanwhile, in a statement daily MailApple claimed that its watch bands are safe for users to wear. Tech giant said, “In addition to our own tests, we also work with free testing and analysis of materials used in our products, including Apple Watch Band.
Apple has long claimed that its watch bands are made of florolestomer, a synthetic rubber that contains fluorine, but does not contain harmful PFAS chemicals. The company claims that fluorolystomer has been tested safely and well to meet health standards.