Samsung Galaxy Ring Causes โEmergency for โTraveler as Battery Swells, Trapping Finger
SEATTLE, WA – September 30, 2025 – A traveler experienced a harrowing ordeal this weekend โฃwhen a swelling battery in his Samsungโฃ Galaxy Ring causedโ the device toโ becomeโ stuck on hisโ finger, requiring urgent assistance before boarding a flight. Daniel, who uses the Twitter handle @ZONEofTECH,โฃ detailed the incident onโ social media, posting images of the visibly distended ring and describing the pain it caused. โข
The incident highlights potential risks associated with wearable technology containing batteries, even as Samsung’s Galaxy Ring remains a relatively new product. While not a widespread issue, the case underscores the importance of battery safety and the potential for unforeseen complications with miniaturized โtechnology worn directly on the body. Samsung has been contacted for comment.
According to a post on X โข(formerly Twitter) dated September โฃ29, 2025, Daniel โdiscovered the battery within his Galaxy Ring had begun to swell while preparing to fly. “Ahhhโฆthisโ isโฆnot good,” โhe wrote. “my Samsung Galaxy Ring’s battery started swelling. While it’sโ on my finger ๐ฌ. And while I’m about to board a flight ๐ฌ.Now I cannot take it off and thisโฃ thing hurts.” He tagged both @SamsungUK and @SamsungMobileUS, requesting immediate suggestions.
The Galaxy Ring, announced earlier this year, is Samsung’s entryโข into the smart ring market, designed to track health and fitness metrics.While Sammobile.com reports the device โhas been available for some time without similar widespread โreports, this incident โserves as a stark reminder of the potential for hardware malfunctions, even in cutting-edge technology. As of this writing, Daniel has not publicly shared details of how the ringโข was ultimately removed or any further interaction with Samsung.