Samsung says a cracked internal molding, not the battery, caused the Galaxy Ring incident. Third-party and internal reviews found no systemic battery risk.
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Samsung has completed its investigation into the Galaxy Ring incident that sent a tech blogger to the hospital, saying the device does not pose a systemic battery-safety risk. The company concluded the episode stemmed from a crack in an internal molded housing component rather than a battery failure. The finding offers reassurance on the battery front, even if it stops short of explaining why the crack occurred.
The incident took place in October last year and became public after the blogger known as ZONEofTECH reported that the ring suddenly swelled on his finger just before boarding a flight. The device began to clamp down, making self-removal impossible; as a result, Daniel was denied boarding and taken to a hospital, where clinicians first reduced the swelling and then removed the ring.
The blogger’s posts included photos showing delamination inside the Galaxy Ring, which immediately sparked concern over a possible battery defect. In response, Samsung launched an internal review and also brought in an independent third-party organization for additional analysis.
According to Daniel, both investigations reached the same conclusion: the swelling was caused by mechanical damage to the internal molding. Samsung acknowledged it could not determine the precise origin of the crack, but emphasized that the incident does not indicate a widespread issue and is unrelated to broader battery risks for the Galaxy Ring, a product designed for continuous wear. That clarity is welcome, though the unresolved root cause still leaves a small question mark.