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with a potentially explosive atmosphere, such as areas where the air contains high levels of
flammable chemicals, vapors, or particles (such as grain, dust, or metal powders), may be
hazardous. Exposing Apple!Watch to environments having high concentrations of industrial
chemicals, including near evaporating liquified gasses such as helium, may damage or impair
Apple!Watch functionality. Obey all signs and instructions.
High-consequence activities
Apple!Watch is not intended for use where the failure of the
device could lead to death, personal injury, or severe environmental damage.
Choking hazard
Some Apple!Watch bands may present a choking hazard to small children.
Keep these bands away from small children.
Skin sensitivities
Some people may experience reactions to certain materials used in jewelry,
watches, and other wearable items that are in prolonged contact with their skin. This can be
due to allergies, environmental factors, extended exposure to irritants like soap, sweat, or
other causes. You may be more likely to experience irritation from any wearable device if you
have allergies or other sensitivities. If you have known skin sensitivities, please take special
care when wearing Apple!Watch. You may be more likely to experience irritation from
Apple!Watch if you wear it too tightly. Remove Apple!Watch periodically to allow your skin to
breathe. Keeping Apple!Watch and the band clean and dry will reduce the possibility of skin
irritation. If you experience redness, swelling, itchiness, or any other irritation or discomfort
on your skin around, or beneath, your Apple!Watch, please remove Apple!Watch and consult
your physician before resuming wear. Continued use, even after symptoms subside, may
result in renewed or increased irritation.
Apple!Watch models with a stainless steel or aluminum case, the stainless steel portions of
some Apple!Watch bands, the metallic portions of Hermès bands, and the magnets in the
watch and bands contain some nickel. Nickel exposure from these materials is unlikely, but
customers with known nickel allergies should be attentive when wearing them until they can
determine they are not experiencing an allergic reaction.
The Apple!Watch case and the Apple!Watch bands contain trace amounts of acrylates and
methacrylates. Acrylates and methacrylates are found in many consumer products that come
in contact with the skin, such as adhesive bandages. Some people may be sensitive to them,
or may develop sensitivities over time. Apple!Watch and its bands are designed so that parts
containing acrylates and methacrylates are not in direct contact with your skin.
The materials used in Apple!Watch and the Apple!Watch bands meet the standards set for
jewelry by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, applicable European regulations,
and other international standards.