You might want to stop using your Oculus Qest 2 virtual reality headset for too long.Facebook, the company that owns VR, announced Tuesday that it would recall approximately 4 million headsets following complaints from 45 customers who needed medical attention. They complained of burning sensations and hives while immersed in virtual reality.Facebook is also going nuclear and suspending all Oculus Quest 2 North American sales, Ars Technica reports. The company will relaunch in late august with updated face covers.This is a sad news for VR enthusiasts, especially considering that the problem was documented over months and only now has been addressed.AdvertisementAdvertisementArs points out that Oculus Quest 2 uses lower quality face liners than its predecessor. This is likely to be a cost-cutting measure and make way for headsets with significantly improved technology. Facebook admitted that its liners contained trace substances in April 2021. However, it downplayed this issue by saying that the levels were below the industry standard. It did not specify which industry it was referring to.Futurism readers are invited to join the Singularity Global Community. This is our parent company's forum for futuristic science and technology discussions with other like-minded people around the globe. Sign up today to get started!
