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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 at Canada, USA · Oculus VR · Canada, USA · Wearable AI

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

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  • Active · 2026-07-08 · agent:depth

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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.
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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 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 at Canada, USA.
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Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-21

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Last reviewed 2026-07-21

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