A user of the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro posted on Reddit, detailing burns and blisters on their arm after wearing the smartwatch overnight. The user stated the watch was fully charged before bed and its battery was completely depleted by morning. The device subsequently failed to power on.
The rapid depletion of the 590mAh battery suggests the watch may have generated significant heat, leading to the reported burns. While skin irritation like contact dermatitis is common with wearables, the presence of blisters in this report is a new concern.
This is not an isolated report of suspected overheating with Samsung wearables. Past reports have involved models such as the Galaxy Watch Ultra, Watch Ultra 2, and Galaxy Watch 8, as well as the Galaxy Ring. However, the severity of the injury described in this Watch 5 Pro incident appears more significant than previous complaints.
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A Galaxy Watch 5 Pro user reported experiencing burns and blisters on their wrist after wearing the device overnight, with the watch's battery draining completely during that time. This incident suggests a potential overheating issue, as the watch also failed to power on afterward.