Tag: battery safety
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Tesla recalls Powerwall 2 batteries over overheating risk
Overview of the Recall Tairs of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced on Thursday that Tesla is recalling around 10,500 Powerwall 2 backup batteries used for residential energy storage. The recall centers on a potential overheating issue in certain lithium-ion battery cells that could pose a fire risk if not addressed. The recall…
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Tesla Recalls 10,500 Powerwall 2 Systems Overheating Fire Risk
Overview: Mass Recall of Powerwall 2 Systems Tesla has issued a major safety recall affecting approximately 10,500 Powerwall 2 home backup battery systems. The recall stems from a risk that the lithium-ion cells inside certain Powerwall 2 units can overheat, potentially leading to fire hazards. The action, disclosed by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission…
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Tech Creator Reports Swollen Samsung Galaxy Ring Battery Forcing Hospital Visit
Overview A popular tech YouTuber alleges a Samsung Galaxy Ring battery swelled to the point where the wearable could not be removed from his finger, an incident that reportedly led to a hospital visit. The claims surfaced on X (formerly Twitter) from Daniel, who runs the ZONEofTECH channel. He posted photos showing a visibly enlarged…
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Galaxy Ring Battery Swell Sparks Samsung PR Challenge
Overview of the incident Samsung finds itself once again under a harsh spotlight as reports spread about a swollen battery in the Galaxy Ring, a wearable device the company has touted as part of its evolving smart ecosystem. The incident centers on a well-known technology influencer, who goes by the handle ZONEofTECH. After returning from…
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Galaxy Ring Battery Swell: A swollen ring, missed flight, and Samsung’s PR crisis
What happened to the Galaxy Ring? Samsung’s ongoing battery safety narrative resurfaced with an incident involving the Galaxy Ring, a wearable that supposedly pairs with a broader ecosystem of devices. In this case, a swelling battery in the Galaxy Ring occurred while a well-known tech influencer, ZONEofTECH, was en route from a tech conference in…
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Tech Highlights of the Week: Fast Cars, Smartwatches, and Xiaomi’s New Line
This Week’s Tech Highlights This week in technology delivered a varied mix of speed, sensors, and smart devices, covering everything from record‑breaking electric cars to the latest wearables and AI‑driven chips. Here’s a concise roundup of the standout stories that caught our attention across mobility, consumer tech, and AI innovations. Record-Breaking Electric Car: The Yangwang…