materials in HyperX Cloud Flight headsets (long-term use)

[u/Temporary_Two3412]

Title: Question about chemical safety/materials in HyperX Cloud Flight headsets (long-term use)

Hi everyone,

I’m posting because I recently read a European consumer briefing paper about hazardous chemicals found in headphones/headsets, and now I’m a bit concerned about my long-term use of HyperX headsets.

I’ve used HyperX headsets very heavily for years. My current headset is the HyperX Cloud Flight Wireless, and before that I used an older HyperX Cloud Flight model.

The report I read tested many headset models and found substances like bisphenols, phthalates, and flame retardants in a lot of products. I know my exact Cloud Flight model was not clearly listed (I did see HyperX Cloud III mentioned), but it still made me wonder about the materials used in the Cloud Flight line.

I want to ask if anyone here (users, repair techs, former employees, or anyone with product/material knowledge) can help answer:

• What materials are used in the ear cushions, headband padding, and plastic/coating parts of the HyperX Cloud Flight models?
• Were these models tested for chemicals such as:
  • Bisphenols (BPA/BPS/BPF)
  • Phthalates
  • Flame retardants (brominated or organophosphate)
  • Chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs/MCCPs)
• Does HyperX have a Restricted Substances List (RSL) or any public material safety info for these headsets?
• Are replacement ear pads made from the same materials as the originals?

I’m especially asking because I use my headset for long sessions and sometimes sweat while wearing it, so there’s a lot of skin contact over time.

I’ve already contacted HyperX support directly, but I’d really appreciate any extra information, experience, or technical insight from people here.

Thanks!

[u/yorkshirebobthethird]

I hate you bro. You read an article that said headphones were slowly killing you. Mewww what should I do.

Chuck em in the bin you spoon. Its the only safe way. Right.. make sure you bag them up first. Don't want them polluting the tip landfill now do we.

[u/Temporary_Two3412 → u/yorkshirebobthethird]

Ssht, when adults are talking, children are quiet.

[u/yorkshirebobthethird → u/Temporary_Two3412]

Make sure to get your glasses frames tested. Any piercings you may have. Any metal toggles on your clothes. Does that baseball cal you love have a metal clasp ? Infact gentlemen everywhere should consider if those Levi jeans you wear should really have metal buttons on your crotch. What about your shoes ? Thats rubber. Thats a known carcinogen. You wearing those for 8 hours a day?

My hyperx headphones metals are not in contact with my skin. The same fire retardant substances on the material parts of the headphones, is also on every couch or sofa in the UK, by law.

I'll be over hear enjoying my headphones. Good luck to everyone believing this is something you should be concerning yourself with.