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TL;DR
- A Galaxy Ring user says the battery swelled while the device was on their finger, leaving it stuck and painful.
- The user was denied boarding a flight and had the ring removed in the hospital using ice and medical lubricant.
- Photos of the ring after it was removed show a visibly distorted battery.
Update: September 30, 2025 (05:18 AM ET): Samsung has shared the following statement with Android Authority regarding the incident:
The safety of our customers is our top priority. This is an extremely rare case, and we are in direct contact with Mr. Rotar to retrieve the product and learn about the concerns.