An incident involving the Samsung Galaxy Ring continues to make headlines: A user had to go to the emergency room after the battery of his smart ring inflated. The incident highlights the potential risks that wearables with permanently installed batteries can pose – especially when they are on the body.
The most important facts in brief
- User reports painful incident with inflated battery
- Removal of the ring only possible in the emergency room
- Reports of battery problems with the Galaxy Ring have been circulating for some time
- Samsung publishes statement on the incident
First indications of battery weaknesses
For months, there have been increasing reports that the battery of the Samsung Galaxy Ring lasts significantly shorter than the originally advertised seven days. On platforms such as Reddit , users have reported that the power cells lose a lot of performance after just a few months of use.
Particularly worrying, however, are reports of bloated batteries that render the ring unusable and, in the worst case, pose health risks. The latest case concerns tech YouTuber Daniel from “Zone of Tech”. During a trip, the battery of his Galaxy Ring swelled so much that the ring could no longer be removed by itself.
He documented the whole thing on his X account. Instead of boarding an airplane, he had to be taken directly to the emergency room. There, doctors managed to remove the ring safely – without having to cut it up, which would have been extremely risky due to the titanium casing and the risk of explosion if the battery was punctured.
Health risk from inflated batteries
The incident shows how dangerous inflated batteries in wearables can be. In addition to pain, Daniel’s ring posed the risk of the deformed battery heating up further or even catching fire – a familiar scenario with defective lithium-ion cells. The fact that the ring is firmly attached to the finger further exacerbates the situation: those affected have virtually no way of removing the ring without help.
For consumers, this raises questions about product safety. Manufacturers of wearables must ensure that their devices can be removed from the body quickly and safely, even in extreme situations. An appropriate design could prevent injuries or even worse consequences in an emergency.
Statement from Samsung
Samsung has since responded to the case and released an official statement:
“The safety of our customers* is our top priority. This is an unusual case and we are already in direct contact with the affected customer to get the product back, inspect it and investigate a possible cause.”
Samsung has not yet announced any further explanation or possible recall measures.
Conclusion
The case of the Samsung Galaxy Ring’s bloated battery illustrates the risks that wearables with permanently installed batteries can pose. While many users have so far only complained about shorter battery life, this incident shows that serious health risks cannot be ruled out. Samsung has now officially addressed the issue with its statement – but has not provided any answers regarding specific measures. Buyers should be aware of the risks until further information or recalls are issued.
