"Rechargeable batteries are everywhere. In our homes and cars, charging next to our heads on nightstands, in our pockets, on our wrists, in our ears, and now wrapped around our fingers. And, for the most part, rechargeable batteries are safe. However, they're not infallible, and things can -- and, unfortunately, do -- go wrong. And when things go wrong, it's easy to panic and make a problem go from bad to worse."
"Take smart rings. They're bands of metal or plastic containing a tiny rechargeable battery. Most of these items go through their lives doing what they're supposed to do, until the battery is exhausted and it's time to recycle the item. However, a post on X by ZONEofTECH demonstrates that batteries can go bad -- and at the most inconvenient times: The issue appears to be a swollen battery in the Samsung smart ring:"
Rechargeable batteries are ubiquitous in consumer devices and are generally safe but can fail. Failures can include battery swelling that creates health and safety risks, especially in wearables like smart rings. A swollen smart-ring battery once prevented a traveler from boarding a flight and required medical removal, with the manufacturer covering delay-related costs. Warning signs include erratic device behavior and rapidly decreasing battery life. If a wearable shows unusual behavior, stop wearing it and seek professional removal rather than attempting to cut a stuck ring, which can worsen the situation.
Read at ZDNET
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