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The incident is recorded as occurring on July 27, 2021 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.

What is the current status of Oculus Quest 2 foam insert recalled after 5,716 reports of skin irritation?

This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.

Incident · Recall

Oculus Quest 2 foam insert recalled after 5,716 reports of skin irritation

Facebook Technologies recalled approximately 4 million removable foam facial interfaces for the Oculus Quest 2 VR headset after receiving 5,716 reports of skin irritation including rashes, swelling, burning, itching, hives and bumps. 45 reports required medical attention. The CPSC announced the voluntary recall globally; Facebook temporarily paused Quest 2 sales and began shipping units with a free silicone cover starting August 24, 2021.

Occurred 2021-07-27 · Oculus Rift · Oculus VR

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https://www.consumerreports.org/electronics/electronic-product-recalls/oculus-quest-2-virtual-reality-headset-insert-recall-a7984358677/

Status history

Active · 2026-07-08 · agent:depth

Common questions

What happened in Oculus Quest 2 foam insert recalled after 5,716 reports of skin irritation?: Facebook Technologies recalled approximately 4 million removable foam facial interfaces for the Oculus Quest 2 VR headset after receiving 5,716 reports of skin irritation including rashes, swelling, burning, itching, hives and bumps. 45 reports required medical attention. The CPSC announced the voluntary recall globally; Facebook temporarily paused Quest 2 sales and began shipping units with a free silicone cover starting August 24, 2021.
When did this incident occur?: The incident is recorded as occurring on July 27, 2021 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
What robot was involved in Oculus Quest 2 foam insert recalled after 5,716 reports of skin irritation?: Oculus Rift by Oculus VR is the recorded robot involved in this incident.
Has anyone responded to Oculus Quest 2 foam insert recalled after 5,716 reports of skin irritation?: No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.
What is the current status of Oculus Quest 2 foam insert recalled after 5,716 reports of skin irritation?: This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.

Methodology: Unreviewed · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-08

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Unreviewed

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Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-07-08

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1: unclassified; Unclassified source

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