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🧸 Product IE MT May 21, 2021

Oculus Quest 2 — Foam Facial Interface for Oculus Quest 2 Virtual Reality Headset.

Certain removable foam facial interfaces manufactured by FBT under the Oculus trademark for sale until withdrawal of the product from the market (irrespective of manufacture date) for Oculus Quest 2 Virtual Reality Headsets.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Oculus Quest 2 — Foam Facial Interface for Oculus Quest 2 Virtual Reality Headset.
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other types of alerts
Type
Chemical
Category
Foam Facial Interface for a Virtual Reality (VR) Headset
Hazard
The foam of the product contains substances which are skin and eye irritants. Consequently the user could suffer from irritation.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Other: Provision of a free silicone cover upon request
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Withdrawal of the product from market
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This alert was reported 1942 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
120 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 14, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is the soft foam pad that touches your face when you wear the Oculus Quest 2 VR headset.

What's happening? The foam can irritate your skin or eyes because it has chemicals in it.

Does this affect me? If you use an Oculus Quest 2 in Ireland or Malta, this foam might bother you.

What should I do? Stop using the foam pad and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel any irritation.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Oculus Quest 2
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Other types of alerts · Type: Chemical · Category: Foam Facial Interface for a Virtual Reality (VR) Headset · Hazard: The foam of the product contains substances which are skin and eye irritants. Consequently the user could suffer from irritation. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
May 21, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10003513

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Oculus Quest 2 — Foam Facial Interface for Oculus Quest 2 Virtual Reality Headset.. Risk level: Other types of alerts · Type: Chemical · Category: Foam Facial Interface for a Virtual Reality (VR) Headset · Hazard: The foam of the product contains substances which are skin and eye irritants. Consequently the user could suffer from irritation. · Origin: People's R...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 21, 2021 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Ireland and Malta.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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