_Incident · Recall_

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

Canonical ID: `85e090f0-e99d-44a5-8df2-f7a3ee94f52f`

- **Occurred:** 2021-07-27
- **Kind:** `recall`
- **Status (derived):** active
- **Model:** [Oculus Rift](/models/oculus-rift.md) (id: `067d34a2-0d4a-46fb-a359-cdb8513a7f72`)
- **Company:** [Oculus VR](/companies/oculus-vr.md) (id: `08fab15e-aa53-43b6-a823-2f11d1024442`)

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.

## Sources (1)

1. 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.


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