Warning: Swollen Galaxy Ring Battery Causes Health Scare for Owner

Galaxy Ring is designed to be a discreet health tracker, but one owner experienced a frightening incident when the device's battery became swollen, causing it to get stuck on the owner's finger. The situation resulted in a hospital visit and a missed flight.

Swollen Battery Leads to Galaxy Ring Being Trapped

reported that his Galaxy Ring began swelling while on his finger, making it impossible to remove and causing him pain. Despite attempting to use water and soap to ease the situation, the battery continued to expand. The inner part of the ring protruded into the owner's finger due to the swelling, while the outer titanium part of the device remained unchanged, exacerbating the issue. Prior to this incident, the ring had been experiencing battery issues, but the swelling occurred when the battery was already drained.

Consequences: Missed Flight and Hospital Visit

shared that he was unable to board his flight and had to seek medical attention to have the ring removed. Doctors used ice and a lubricant to reduce the swelling of the finger and facilitate the ring's removal. Galaxy Ring battery. This incident serves as a cautionary tale to prioritize battery maintenance for electronic devices and to promptly address any battery-related issues to prevent potential health risks.