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