Swollen Galaxy Ring Battery Raises Safety Fears, Tech Influencer Hospitalised After Ring Stuck on Finger

Highlights

• Tech influencer hospitalised after his Galaxy Ring’s battery swelled, causing it to get stuck and distort internally.
• Samsung acknowledged the case and contacted the influencer.
• The wearable’s tight fit raises serious safety risks if battery failure occurs.

Caption – Images of the swollen Samsung Galaxy Ring. (@ZONEofTECH on X)

A frightening incident involving the Samsung Galaxy Ring has surfaced online. YouTuber and tech influencer Daniel Rotar shared his experience of the smart ring’s battery swelling, which left him hospitalised. Here’s our report.

Samsung Galaxy Ring Gets Stuck on Finger

Caption – Samsung Galaxy Ring stuck on finger. (Image credit – @ZONEofTECH on X)

Rotar @ZONEofTECH posted about the ordeal on X (formerly Twitter), explaining that the battery began swelling just before he was about to board a flight. The swelling caused the ring to get stuck on his finger, resulting in severe discomfort. Sharing pictures of the bloated Galaxy Ring, he wrote, “I cannot take it off, and this thing hurts.”

Due to the emergency, Rotar was denied boarding and sent to the hospital, where the ring was eventually removed with the help of ice and “medical lubricant.” He mentioned that attempting to use water and soap only made the situation worse as the swelling grew more severe. Once removed, the inside of the ring appeared distorted and even started separating from the case, a detail that raised further safety concerns.

Summing up his experience, Rotar remarked, “Won’t be wearing a smart ring ever again.”

Possible Causes Behind the Battery Swelling

In replies to users on X, Rotar speculated that Hawaii’s hot climate, exposure to saltwater, multiple flights, or a faulty battery could have triggered the expansion. He also noted that his Galaxy Ring had started showing battery drain issues just before the incident, suggesting the malfunctioning battery was likely the cause.

Interestingly, this is not the first reported case. Another user had earlier shared a similar Galaxy Ring swelling issue on social media, where the device was less than a month old. That case also showed the same pressure build-up pattern inside the ring, different from the “pillow” style expansion seen in most smartphone batteries.

Rotar mentioned that he had been using his Galaxy Ring since January 2025, making this failure particularly alarming for a relatively new device.

Samsung Responds

When contacted by 9to5Google, Samsung reportedly said, “The safety of our customers is a top priority and we are in direct contact with this user to learn more about their concerns. While experiences like this are extremely rare, there are a few ways to attempt removing a stuck ring, including soap and water – or submerging your hand in cold water. If these methods do not work, additional information is provided on our Samsung Support page.”

The company has already reached out to Rotar directly through social media.

Why is it concerning?

While all electronic devices with batteries carry some risk of swelling, the fact that the Galaxy Ring is worn tightly around the finger makes such incidents particularly dangerous. As Rotar’s experience shows, a malfunction in this wearable could quickly escalate into a medical emergency.

The Samsung Galaxy Ring was first launched in October 2024 in India as a smart health monitoring accessory. It gained early popularity, but incidents like this raise questions about long-term safety and reliability in daily use.

FAQs

Q1. What happened with the Galaxy Ring that caused a safety scare?

Answer. Tech influencer Daniel Rotar experienced a swollen Galaxy Ring battery that got stuck on his finger, causing pain and requiring hospital removal with medical aid.

Q2. What might have caused the Galaxy Ring battery to swell?

Answer. Rotar speculated that heat, saltwater exposure, multiple flights, or a faulty battery could have triggered the swelling. He also noticed battery drain before the incident.

Q3. How did Samsung respond to the Galaxy Ring incident?

Answer. Samsung stated that customer safety is a top priority and confirmed they are in direct contact with Rotar. They also shared ring removal tips via their support page.

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