I recently purchased a Micro$oft xbox 360 wireless headset used for online voice communication. The headset is specified as 2.4GHz. Since I have purchased this product (Jan.1st).. I have been experiencing deep headaches and pains at the base of my head. As I do not usually suffer from headaches especially not of this frequency.. I have very strong suspicions that this wireless device is causing me extreme headaches. After thoroughly reading through all the literature included with the product, there is no mention of possible pain or discomfort. Could I be the only one with this experience? Is this device causing other health problems I am not aware of? I feel the public must be informed and the company must be held responsible. Is there any thing I can do? Thank you for any answers in advance...

Brain Pains in New York

Try lowering the volume? Adjusting the tension to make it looser?

I have tried everything... still getting the headaches. I even went so far as to stop using it for 2 days straight. For 2 days.. no headache. On the third day I fired the headset back up, and literally 5 minutes later... the same pain. I know some people must be saying to themselves... "well then just stop using it", but as I said before.. I am concerned as to what other health risks I have been exposed to UNWILLINGLY.

If you're worried about it, then yes, simply stop using it.

There's nothing inherently dangerous about 2.4GHz wireless transmissions... that frequency has been widely used for cordless phones for years.

It's possible that you're getting interference from something else in your house that is coming through the headset outside the range of your hearing which is causing the discomfort... that would be common to any wireless receiver you have, but would likely not be noticed without the headset.

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Originally Posted by cipherblaze

I feel the public must be informed and the company must be held responsible. Is there any thing I can do??
Brain Pains in New York

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Hello Brian:

Sure there is. Here in America, when we're injured, we sue. Hire a lawyer. It's going to be expensive, though. And, I have a feeling you don't have enough cash to sue Microsoft. But, if you ever do come up with several million, go right on ahead. I'll bet you'll find plenty of lawyers willing to take your money.

excon

PS> I suppose I should mention a contingency fee arrangement. That's where you don't pay unless you win. NOT going to happen here, though!

For what it's worth I'm also getting headaches. Have had the Microsoft LifeChat headset now for about a week and only properly used it today on a call. As soon as I'd finished my headache started - from what I can see it's pretty much the same headset for the 360..

I did a search on Google for wireless headset headache and this site came up. I'm only posting so you know you're not alone..

I would have to agree with the above, 2.4 GHZ would not have any real effect on your body, you might be getting a sub audible signal coming through it that is causing the headaches.

Before wasting money suing someone, just email them, perhaps they could let you know of certain devices that could be causing interference, or maybe they know about this problem and have re-designed it since. My guess is that it doesn't have a high pass and low pas filter.

Lastly, make sure the actual headset isn't pressing tightly against your head, it was unclear above if you were saying you checked this already.

Sorry for the bump, but I too am experiencing severe jaw pain after using my wireless headset for about one day. The only reason I even think that the headset and pain could be connected is because my jaw only feels strange on the side my communicator was on. There's my two cents.

You will need to go to a doctor and get medical proof that this headset is doing something to cause it. Then after you have firm evidence you can sue them.

Why don't you just go to McDonalds and spill coffee in your lap? If you want to sue for something completely ludicrous, that is the way to go.