A Rajasthan MBBS student sparked online debate after alleging her JBL Tune Beam 2 earbud malfunctioned and injured her ear while she was listening to music. She shared medical documents citing eardrum inflammation and related symptoms. JBL acknowledged the complaint and initiated a follow-up. The incident reignited concerns among users about the safety and reliability of wireless earbuds

A medical student from Rajasthan has ignited a major discussion on social media after claiming that a wireless earbud malfunctioned during use and caused an ear injury. The incident, which quickly gained traction online, has once again raised questions about the safety standards of personal audio devices.

Viral post raises alarm over earbud safety

The safety concern began when the MBBS student shared her experience on X, alleging that her right-side JBL Tune Beam 2 earbud suddenly malfunctioned while she was listening to music. According to her account, the device appeared to “burst,” leading to immediate discomfort and medical complications.

She stated that the earbuds had been received as a gift only a month before the incident. Seeking accountability, the student tagged consumer protection authorities in her post and called for prompt action.