iPod owner sues Apple over sweat damage.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 01:44 PM | Posted by LOOPRumors Staff
An iPod Shuffle 3G owner from Manhattan Beach, California has filed a class action lawsuit against Apple alleging that though the Shuffle is advertised as exercise-compatiple, his device malfunctioned due to sweat.
Stephen Vale is seeking to prove that this represents false advertising on the part of Apple. He was told when trying to replace his device, “it was alright (sic) to exercise with the music player, but not to sweat,” according to the filing.
Vale has accused Apple of one count of false advertising, one count of unfair competition, and five counts of breach-of-warranty.
In the lawsuit filed last Thursday, Vale claims that his perspiration traveled down the cord of his iPod Shuffle while he was working out, causing the device to “fail.”
Associates at the Apple Store in Manhattan Beach provided Vale with a replacement cord which did not improve the situation.
Mr. Vale is seeking unspecified damages for himself and any other Californian who wishes to join his fight.
Reader Comments
this lawsuit is asinine. we need to hold people financially accountable when they lose their frivolous lawsuits.
Actually, I’d like to see this moved to a class action suit. Water and electronics don’t mix. But at the same time, it’s pretty sad that the Quality Assurance team at Apple didn’t catch this one. Consumer electronics manufacturers haven’t stepped up to the plate to say “In the real world, water is wet and gravity works. This product won’t just be used in a controlled environment.”
Due to sweat, not “do” to sweat.
I am guessing that he will loose due to the fact that “in good faith” they replaced his cord trying to fix the issue. - case closed
I would like to join this lawsuit. I went swimming with mine and I can assure you the iPod is certainly not exercise-compatiple. But it’s not just swimming. My ears got really messed up when I was boxing and my opponent punched me in the ear. I was wearing the in-ear headphones.
Hi,
If an iPhone or iPod has been damaged by liquid, the service is not covered by the Apple one year limited warranty or an AppleCare Protection Plan.
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