Facebook Technologies Recalls Removable Foam Facial Interfaces for Oculus Quest 2 Virtual Reality Headsets Due to Skin Irritation Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recalled 2021-07-27. Fire and burn hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 4 millionUnits
2021-07-27Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves Oculus Quest 2 Virtual Reality Headsets removable foam facial interfaces, included with a purchase of Oculus Quest 2 Headsets, and sold separately as a "Quest 2 Standard Facial Interface" or in a "Quest 2 Fit Pack." Only headsets with the SKUs in the table below or the serial numbers identified below are included in the recall. The SKU and serial number are located on a label on the retail packaging of the headset. Additionally, the serial number can be found on the user's account, on the Oculus app or on the headset. For instructions on locating the headset serial number consumers should go to https://support.oculus.com/articles/getting-started/getting-started-with-quest-2/serial-numbers-quest-2/. Product Description SKU Oculus Quest 2, 64 GB, US/TW, Type-A 301-00350-01 Oculus Quest 2, 256 GB, US/TW, Type-A 301-00351-01 Oculus Quest 2, Accy, Standard Facial Interface, Global 301-00409-01 Oculus Quest 2, Accy, Fit Pack, Global 301-00374-01 Oculus Quest 2, Enterprise, 256 GB, US/CA/TW, Type-A 301-00402-01 Affected headset serial numbers Headset serial numbers that start with "1WMHH" and end with a number below "1264" The foam interface is black in color and is attached to the Oculus Quest 2 headset, and is the interface between the headset and the user's face. Unit numbers above include facial interfaces manufactured for sale with headsets and to be sold separately, as well as warranty replacements. For additional information visit the Oculus blog at https://www.oculus.com/community-letter/.
- The hazard
- The foam facial interfaces can cause facial skin irritation and reactions including rashes, swelling, burning, itching, hives, and bumps.
- Injuries
- The firm has received approximately 5,716 reports of incidents of skin irritation and approximately 45 reports of consumers that required medical attention.
- The remedy
- Consumers who experience a skin irritation or reaction should immediately stop using the recalled foam facial interface, and all consumers should contact Facebook Technologies to receive a free silicone cover. Facebook Technologies is contacting all Quest 2 users directly.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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