New York CNN —CPAP sleep apnea machine maker Philips Respironics agreed to pay at least $479 million in a settlement over alleged health risks from toxic sound reducing foam, lawyers for the plaintiff announced Thursday. The settlement will go toward users who bought or rented the recalled devices and those who incurred out-of-pocket costs or had to reimburse users for those costs, the lawyers said. In 2021, Philips recalled about 10.8 million devices, saying the silicone-based foam they used to reduce sound and vibration can break down and can be breathed in by the user. Philips will pay awards to users for each recalled device, which range from $55.63 to $1,552.25. Philips set aside 575 million euros, or about $615 million, in the first quarter of 2023 to cover the estimated costs, the company said.

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