A British YouTuber was forced to seek hospital help after his Samsung Galaxy Ring’s battery swelled and trapped his finger just before he was due to board a long-haul flight in Hawaii. Airport staff insisted the ring be removed due to fire concerns.
Daniel, the owner of the tech channel ZONEofTECH, shared photos of a swollen ring on social media platform X, and his injured finger. The incident occurred shortly before boarding.
The bloated battery raised alarms among Hawaii airport authorities, who feared it could ignite during the flight. With the ring stuck tightly on his finger, Daniel had no option but to rush to a nearby hospital, where doctors finally managed to remove it.
Afterwards, he speculated on possible causes, pointing to extreme heat in Hawaii, repeated flights, or exposure to seawater. The latter appeared most likely, as salt water is known to corrode electronic devices.
Samsung’s Galaxy Ring is rated for water resistance up to 10ATM and IP68, but these standards do not cover saltwater corrosion, which experts warn can directly damage batteries and other components. The case raises questions about durability under real-world conditions.