Important safety and handling information for Beats headphones and earphones

Handling. Handle Beats and charging case with care. They contain sensitive electronic components, including batteries, and can be damaged, impair functionality, or cause injury if dropped, burned, punctured, crushed, disassembled, or if exposed to excessive heat or liquid or to environments having high concentrations of industrial chemicals, including near evaporating liquefied gasses such as helium. Don’t use damaged Beats or charging case.

Caution. For Beats headphones, keep hands and fingers away from the moving parts to avoid pinching.

Batteries. Beats and charging case batteries should only be repaired by a trained technician to avoid battery damage, which could cause overheating, fire, or injury. Batteries should be recycled or disposed of separately from household waste and according to local environmental laws and guidelines. For information about Apple lithium-ion batteries, go to apple.com/batteries.

Surroundings. Using Beats in some circumstances may distract you or impact your awareness of your surroundings. Beats Fit Pro, Beats Solo Pro, Beats Studio Buds, Beats Studio Buds +, Beats Studio Pro, and Powerbeats Pro 2 may provide features that block out external sounds or reduce background noise. Always remain aware of your environment during use. Obey applicable laws and regulations on the use of headphones and earphones while operating a moving vehicle or bicycle, heavy machinery, or in other situations requiring attention to safety. For example, using Beats to listen to music while operating a vehicle is not recommended and is illegal in some areas. If you find specific Beats features disruptive or distracting while performing any activity that requires your full attention, stop using those features.

Charging. Charge the charging case, Beats headphones, or Beats Flex with the USB-C charging cable and a power adapter or computer. You can also charge the wireless charging case for Powerbeats Pro 2 by placing the charging case on a Qi-certified wireless charger. Only charge with an adapter that is compliant with USB and applicable country regulations and international and regional safety standards. Other adapters may not meet applicable safety standards, and charging with such adapters could pose a risk of death or injury. Using damaged cables or chargers, or charging when moisture is present, can cause fire, electric shock, injury, or damage to your Beats, the charging case, or other property. When using a wireless charger, avoid placing metallic foreign objects on the charger (for example, keys, coins, batteries, or jewelry), as they may become warm or interfere with charging.

Prolonged heat exposure. Avoid prolonged skin contact with a device, its power adapter, the charging cable and connector, or a wireless charger when plugged into a power source, because it may cause discomfort or injury. For example, while the charging case, Beats headphones, or Beats Flex device is charging using the charging cable and a power adapter or, for the wireless charging case, a wireless charger plugged into a power source, don’t sit or sleep on the charging case, charging cable, connector, power adapter, or wireless charger, or place them under a blanket, pillow, or your body. Take special care if you have a physical condition that affects your ability to detect heat against your body.

Avoid hearing damage. Listening to sound at high volumes may permanently damage your hearing. Background noise, as well as continued exposure to high volume levels, can make sounds seem quieter than they actually are. Check the volume after inserting Beats earphones in your ears, or putting Beats headphones on your head, and before playing audio. For more information about hearing loss and how to set a maximum volume limit, see the Sound and Hearing website.

 Warning: To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods.

Medical device interference. Beats and charging case contain magnets as well as components and radios that emit electromagnetic fields. These magnets and electromagnetic fields might interfere with medical devices. Consult your physician and medical device manufacturer for information specific to your medical device and whether you need to maintain a safe distance of separation between your medical device and Beats and charging case. Manufacturers often provide recommendations on the safe use of their devices around wireless or magnetic products to prevent possible interference. If you suspect Beats and charging case are interfering with your medical device, stop using them. Medical devices such as implanted pacemakers and defibrillators may contain sensors that respond to magnets and radios when in close contact. To avoid any potential interactions with these devices, keep your Beats and charging case a safe distance away from your device (> 6 inches/15 cm, but consult with your physician and your device manufacturer for specific guidelines).

Not a medical device. Powerbeats Pro 2 and the heart rate sensor are not medical devices.

Cleaning. Clean Beats regularly. Device performance and noise control features like Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency can be affected by debris or earwax build up. Beats can lead to skin irritation if not properly cleaned. For information on how to clean your device and other tips to avoid skin irritation, see Take care of your Beats. If a skin problem develops, discontinue use. If the problem persists, consult a physician.

Electrostatic shock. When using Beats in areas where the air is very dry, it is easy to build up static electricity and possible for your ears to receive a small electrostatic discharge from Beats. To minimize the risk of electrostatic discharge, avoid using Beats in extremely dry environments, or touch a grounded unpainted metal object before inserting Beats earphones in your ears or putting Beats headphones on your head.

Choking hazard. Beats, the charging case, and small parts included with Beats may present a choking hazard or cause other injury to small children. Keep them away from small children.

• INGESTION HAZARD: Beats Fit Pro, Beats Solo Buds, Beats Studio Buds, Beats Studio Buds +, Powerbeats Pro, and Powerbeats Pro 2 contain a button cell or coin battery.

• DEATH or serious injury can occur if ingested.

• A swallowed button cell or coin battery can cause Internal Chemical Burns in as little as 2 hours.

• KEEP new and used batteries OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

• Seek immediate medical attention if a battery is suspected to be swallowed or inserted inside any part of the body.

Keep batteries away from children. Even used batteries may cause severe injury or death. Call a local poison control center for treatment information. Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged. Do not force discharge, recharge, disassemble, heat above manufacturer’s specified temperature rating, or incinerate. Doing so may result in injury due to venting, leakage, or explosion resulting in chemical burns. This product contains nonreplaceable batteries.

This table contains important battery information about your Beats.

Important handling information. Discoloration of the charging contacts on your Beats and charging case after regular use is normal. Dirt, debris, and exposure to moisture may cause discoloration. For information about exposure to liquid and cleaning Beats, the charging case, and the charging cable, see Take care of your Beats.