TL;DR
- Samsung has completed its investigation into an incident that sent tech creator Daniel (@ZONEofTECH) to the hospital last year.
- The company states that the swelling in Daniel’s Galaxy Ring was caused by a crack in its internal molding, not the battery.
- Samsung and an autonomous agency both reached the same conclusion.
Seoul, September 26, 2025 – A possibly alarming incident involving Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Ring has been officially attributed to a manufacturing defect, not a battery malfunction. The tech giant has concluded its investigation into a case where a device swelled on a user’s finger, sending the creator to the hospital last October.
Ring’s Swelling Caused by Molding Issue, Samsung Says
Samsung confirmed that the Galaxy Ring swelling was due to a crack in the internal molding, alleviating concerns about broader battery safety risks.
the issue first surfaced when tech creator Daniel (@ZONEofTECH) publicly detailed a frightening experience with his Galaxy Ring.According to Daniel,the battery began to swell while he was preparing to board a flight,causing significant discomfort and making removal impractical. Medical personnel ultimately assisted in removing the ring by reducing swelling in his finger. A shared image revealed a separation
Following the incident, Samsung initiated a thorough investigation, enlisting both its internal teams and an independent third-party agency.Both analyses arrived at the same conclusion: the swelling was the result of a crack within the Galaxy Ring’s internal molding, and not a battery-related issue. This finding suggests the incident was isolated and doesn’t indicate a widespread safety concern with the product line.
Samsung shared the following statement with Daniel regarding the investigation’s outcome:
Customer safety is our highest priority. Samsung has been in regular contact with Daniel whilst we conducted our investigation. Following an examination by Samsung and then a further analysis by an independent external agency, it was confirmed that the swelling in Daniel’s Galaxy Ring was caused by a crack in the internal moulding and that there was no wider product battery safety risk. The Galaxy Ring has been designed for everyday wear, with durability at the core.
While Samsung determined the cause of the swelling, the company has yet to pinpoint the origin of the crack in the internal molding. However, they maintain that there are no broader battery safety issues affecting the Galaxy Ring.
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