Galaxy Watch 5 Pro Reportedly Leaves Burn Mark After Overnight Wear
A Reddit user says a three-year-old, fully charged Galaxy Watch 5 Pro was unresponsive and left a significant burn-like mark on their wrist after overnight wear.
A Reddit user reported waking up to an unresponsive, fully discharged Galaxy Watch 5 Pro and a significant burn-like mark on their wrist after wearing the three-year-old, fully charged watch overnight. The report was posted in the r/Samsung Galaxy community by user u/ksima_03, according to Android Authority.
Android Authority found multiple earlier occasions of Samsung smartwatches leaving similar burn-like marks, including on Galaxy Watch 7, Galaxy Watch 8 and Galaxy Watch Ultra models.
Android Police has reached out to Samsung for comment and said it will update the story when it hears back.
Earlier context
Samsung previously faced problems with exploding smartphones. There have also been similar isolated cases of burn-like marks with Oura Rings, according to the article.
Quick answers
Which Samsung watch was involved in the burn report?
A Reddit user reported the mark after wearing a three-year-old Galaxy Watch 5 Pro overnight.
Has Samsung responded to the report?
Android Police said it reached out to Samsung for comment and will update the story when it hears back.