A tech YouTuber detailed an event involving Samsung’s smart ring that reportedly necessitated a hospital visit. Daniel, recognized as ZONEofTECH on YouTube, posted images on X depicting a swollen Samsung Galaxy Ring that he was unable to take off. The incident took place while he was boarding a flight and was refused entry due to the enlarged lithium-ion battery. He subsequently sought medical attention to have the ring removed. The specifics regarding the hospital and location have not been disclosed.

Daniel noted that he obtained the ring in January and suspected issues with the battery as its lifespan decreased to 1.5 days instead of the expected week. The ring was out of charge when it became swollen. Mashable reached out to Daniel and Samsung for their responses. Images indicate that the ring’s interior might have expanded due to the battery, complicating its removal. 9to5Google reported on similar incidents in the past, although not all led to hospital visits.

Samsung UK reached out to Daniel on X and provided a statement to 9to5Google, highlighting the importance of customer safety and offering removal suggestions such as using soap, water, or cold water. They recommended contacting Samsung Support if these approaches do not work.

This situation is ongoing; check mashable.com for the latest updates.