From PC Mag: Apple has been hit with a class-action lawsuit for allegedly selling Watch bands containing excessive levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as "forever chemicals."
PFAS chemicals—good at resisting water, sweat, and oil—are found in many consumer products, including nonstick cookware, mattress pads, waterproof clothing, and watch bands. These chemicals take "forever" to break down, and exposure beyond certain levels can increase the risk of cancer, according to the EPA.
The lawsuit against Apple, spotted by The Register, accuses the company of using fluoroelastomers in three Apple Watch bands—the Sport Band, Ocean Band, and Nike Sport Band. Fluoroelastomers, though durable and comfortable, are a polymeric form of PFAS.
Citing Apple’s 2022 commitment to phase out products containing PFAS, the lawsuit accuses Apple of knowingly selling products containing these harmful substances and failing to adequately warn consumers about the associated risks.
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