Remember Razer's Zephyr mask? Yeah, the one with the RGB lighting, the black colourway that went with everything in my wardrobe, and the deceptive claim of N95 protection during the Covid-19 pandemic. Marketing for the $100 mask originally made references to the included "N95 Filters," leading some to believe the Zephyr mask itself offered N95-level protection. It did not.
Razer soon backpedalled, adding a lengthy disclaimer that specified the Zephyr was "not a medical device nor certified as an N95 mask." Furthermore, the mask was only on sale throughout the first half of 2022. Regardless, the company soon found itself in legal hot water. That pot is now being brought to a boil—to the tune of $1 million in refunds (via Ars Technica).
