

Regarding the plaintiff’s alleged situation, the lawsuit says the man is an avid runner whose headphones, after a little more than a year of use, became difficult to charge. Complaint posted on Plantronics’ website (2016) It last about 1 min in the water and now it does not work.” review (June 25, 2018) “I bought these headphone solely based on the fact they are marketed as waterproof, not water resistant but water proof. I loved the first pair for the first 9 months until they stopped working for same issue. Charging light comes on but headphones don’t power on. Complaint posted on Plantronics’ website (August 2018) “These are my second pair - do not function out of the box.

For the price you would think they would last longer than this.” I have had them for a year and just stopped working. Complaint posted on Plantronics’ website (May 2018) “Battery will not charge. I’ve only used it three times but now the headphones will no longer charge or turn on.
PLANTRONICS BACKBEAT FIT NOT POWERING ON BLUETOOTH
Complaint posted on Plantronics’ website (August 2018) “I bought this Plantronics Back Beat Fit Bluetooth headset from Best Buy so that I could enjoy music while I workout. Then they show a red light when I replug them in, so they need to be charged again with no usage.” It appears to be a battery issue as they will charge up to the blue light, then I unplug and they won't turn on. I bought them in midDecember 2017, and probably used them less than 25 times or so. Some of these complaints, which were supposedly posted on retailers’ and the defendant’s own website, can be read below : “Not even a year's worth of use out of them. The seemingly unending parade of consumer complaints highlighted in the lawsuit, however, paints a different picture. An added benefit is that the headphones are supposedly sweat- and waterproof, engineered by Plantronics to be flexible and durable enough to withstand “the rain or a rinse under the tap,” the complaint says. The Bluetooth headphones’ packaging represents that they can be used for up to eight hours on a single two-hour charge. Neither should your headphones.” In fact, the defendant claims its headphones allow consumers to “ower through a week of workouts from a single charge,” according to the case. The company claims its headphones allow wearers to “train harder and longer,” and even advertises the product alongside the following tagline: “You never quit. Plantronics’ BackBeat FIT wireless headphones, which retail for around $100, are designed specifically for athletes and exercisers. The 47-page lawsuit claims that despite Plantronics’ representations that the sport headphones can last up to eight hours on a single charge, inherent defects cause the headphones’ battery life to diminish until they eventually stop recharging entirely, especially after exposure to sweat or water – to which they are supposed to be resistant. Wireless range is reported at 10m and we had no problems with reception when working out in a gym with our phone left in one corner.Plantronics, Inc.’s BackBeat FIT wireless headphones are the subject of a proposed class action lawsuit filed in California that alleges the supposedly sweatproof and waterproof Bluetooth headphones are not as durable or long-lasting as advertised. The BackBeat FITs stream music to your phone or MP3 player via Bluetooth, so you won’t get tangled up or catch them on gym equipment during exercise. The FIT headphones could be pushed to high volumes and, despite the open-ear design, there wasn’t too much sound leakage. Mid-range and high-frequency sounds were rich and clear, though, and did not become sharp at higher volumes.

Due to the open-ear design and lower frequency limit of 50Hz, the headphones lacked bass in our listening tests. In terms of audio quality, the BackBeat FIT surprised us, as sound quality is often not the priority in fitness-focused headphones.

While this is a useful inclusion, there’s no way to see or operate your smartphone’s touchscreen when it’s in the armband. The headphones come with a neoprene smartphone armband which, when reversed, doubles as a storage pouch for the headphones. You might find that the neckband is a little too long if you wear a running shirt with a collar as it tends to snag if you tilt your head back. The rubberised construction felt solid and at 24 grams the headphones still feel light. We found the FIT withstood even vigorous movement and the sweat-proofing also stood up well to the rigours of exercise. The headphones fit well, but they can be slightly tricky to get in at first. The rubberised in-ear loop also aids comfort and stability. The headphones hook over your ear, which ensures minimal movement. Best headphone deals: The latest deals and best prices on headphones
