Emergency, government and public safety warnings that come into play when all citizens in a country are in danger are used in many technological devices, including radio and television. Apple’s fully wireless headset AirPods Pro also supports these warnings.
US emergency alert system of Amber AlertIt turned out that a child with AirPods Pro in his ear when it was activated two years ago, caused hearing loss. Usually when a child is kidnapped, Apple supports the system, which is active on all satellites, TVs and radios, and the company is facing lawsuits for it.
AirPods Pro damaged a child’s eardrum
According to the information in the case file; In the incident that took place in 2020, the child was watching a movie on Netflix on the iPhone while wearing AirPods Pro in his ear. Although the headset was set to play at low volume, the Amber Alarm suddenly sounded and due to excessive noise It was determined that the child’s eardrum was damaged.
Coronavirus barrier to Apple once again: Postponed indefinitely!
Apple had to continue with its remote work plan. Apple, which wants to work from the office three days a week, postponed it indefinitely.
In this context, the family suing Apple alleges that their child’s eardrum was ruptured due to the Amber Alarm, the cochlea, the auditory part of the inner ear, was damaged, and his hearing was impaired.
Also, since this incident dizziness, vertigo, tinnitus and bouts of nausea It is stated that he suffered from permanent hearing loss in his right ear, which required him to wear a hearing aid.
Another accusation against Apple is, that it sells damaged AirPods. The trauma experienced by the 12-year-old boy, who is referred to as “BG” in the case files, is mentioned in the following terms:
“As a direct and immediate consequence of the defendants’ negligence in designing, manufacturing and marketing defective AirPods, BG suffered significant temporary and permanent injury, pain and suffering, disability and deterioration. BG has experienced and will continue to experience mental anguish, emotional trauma, physical harm, injury, disability and impairment. BG has lost the ability to live a normal life and will continue to live like this. In addition, BG has both past and future medical bills related to the care and maintenance of injuries sustained as a result of defective AirPods.”
What do you guys think about this? You can share your views in the comments.