During the height of the Covid-19 pandemic in January 2021, Razer introduced Project Hazel, a “surgical N95 respirator” that featured RGB lighting, naturally. The Zephyr, as it turned out, wasn’t really N95 rated at all, and that small mistake will cost the business over $1.1 million. That was the only issue.

The introduction of Project Hazel by Razer during the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic in January 2021 caused quite a stir. Marketed as a “surgical N95 respirator” with the unique addition of RGB lighting, it captured the attention of many. However, it was revealed that the Zephyr did not meet the N95 standards as advertised, leading to significant repercussions for the company. The miscalculation in the product’s specifications is estimated to result in a financial setback of over $1.1 million for Razer. Despite this setback, the incident underscored the critical importance of accuracy and transparency in product marketing, especially during sensitive times such as a global health crisis.