Samsung Faces Battery Trouble Again? Galaxy Ring Swells Up, Hurts User Mid-Trip

A Samsung Galaxy Ring owner had an unexpected and painful ordeal that ended with a hospital trip and a missed flight. The user, known online as @ZONEofTECH, shared on X (formerly Twitter) that his smart ring swelled up around his finger while he was preparing to board a plane. Also Read: Moto X70 Air Launch Confirmed; To Take On iPhone Air And Galaxy S25 Edge

From Travel Plans to Emergency Room

The problem began when the ring’s lithium-ion battery expanded inward, pressing against his finger instead of bulging outward. Trapped inside its titanium frame, the swollen battery made the ring impossible to remove. Photos he posted showed both the swelling and the bloated device clinging tightly to his finger. Also Read: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Expected Launch, Specifications, Price, Features - Everything We Know So Far

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– I was denied boarding due to this (been travelling for ~47h straight so this is really nice 🙃). Need to pay for a hotel for the night now and get back home tomorrow👌

– was sent to the hospital, as an emergency

– ring got removed

You can see the battery all… https://t.co/SRPfYI92Zg pic.twitter.com/ob8uUp5BeW

— Daniel (@ZONEofTECH) September 29, 2025

The situation escalated quickly. Airport officials refused to let him board, pointing out the safety risk of carrying a swollen lithium-ion battery on a flight. Left with no choice, he rushed to the emergency room where doctors managed to cut the ring off. The incident not only left him in pain but also stranded overnight before he could catch another flight.

Samsung’s Response

Samsung acknowledged the incident, calling it “extremely rare.” In a statement to Android Authority, the company said customer safety remains a “top priority” and confirmed it had reached out to the user directly. The company also reminded customers of common methods to remove a stuck ring, like using soap and water or dipping a hand in cold water.

What Caused the Harm

The exact cause of the battery swelling isn’t confirmed, though such issues are usually linked to heat or internal battery stress. And while this may be an isolated case, it’s a worrying reminder that wearable devices rely on the same lithium-ion technology that has caused problems in other gadgets before.

Samsung, of course, has history here. Back in 2016, the Galaxy Note 7 was recalled worldwide after numerous reports of batteries swelling and even catching fire. That crisis led to the device being banned on airplanes – a restriction still in effect today.