A child in America has been diagnosed as allergic to Apple’s first-gen iPad.
A report in the American Journal of Paediatrics has suggested that the Nickel in the iPad caused an eleven-year-old to suffer persistent and severe rashes.
The boy was advised to use a Smart Case, which provides overall coverage of the iPad and prevents direct skin contact. His condition improved greatly once he started using the case.
Nickel rashes aren’t life-threatening but can be very uncomfortable and may require treatment with antibiotics.
Skin rash cases have been rising in children and nickel is the most common allergen detected. The metal has been found in laptop computers, cell phones, razors, wind-up toys, and video-game controllers.
Apple provided a statement to The Wall Street Journal stating that their products meet strict standards set by the U.S. Consumer Safety Product Commission.
“Apple’s products are made from the highest quality materials and meet the same strict standards set for jewelry by both the U.S. Consumer Safety Product Commission and their counterparts in Europe.”
Agencies/Canadajournal
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