A settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit alleging Powerbeats 2 Earphones contained a defect, causing them to stop working and fail to retain a charge after minimal usage. The lawsuit further alleges that as a result of the defect, Apple misrepresented the battery life of Powerbeats 2, that Powerbeats 2 earphones were sweat & water-resistant, and that Apple did not properly repair or replace defective Powerbeats 2 within the one-year limited warranty period.