Some Apple Watch Bands Contain Toxic 'Forever Chemicals' Per Lawsuit

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Citing the study, the lawsuit alleges that "elevated levels" of the PFAS fluorine were found in the "expensive" category of smartwatch bands, and the complaint alleges that this included some Apple Watch bands.

A class action lawsuit filed against Apple this week in a California federal court accuses the company of false advertising and violating various consumer laws, by failing to disclose that some Apple Watch bands contain toxic materials.

According to The Guardian, the study did not indicate which smartwatch brands were found to be using PFAS, but it said the study tested smartwatch models from Apple, Nike, Fitbit, and Google.

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Author / Journalist: Joe Rossignol

Category: Technology

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Topics: Apple Watch Apple Lawsuits

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Published On: 2025-01-23 @ 10:57:06 (19 hours ago)

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