Rajasthan student alleges JBL earbud burst inside her ear, leading to eardrum’s inflammation; shares pics online

• Rohan Umak
• April 12, 2026

Earbud bursts inside ear: A student belonging to Rajasthan has alleged that a wireless earbud manufactured by JBL malfunctioned and burst inside her ear, while she was listening to music. The student further alleged the incident left her tympanic membrane (eardrum) inflamed. The claim, which has surfaced on social media, has drawn eyeballs and has raised widespread concerns over the safety of battery-operated audio devices.  As per the…