A serious accident occurred in Türkiye, where a couple of Samsung Galaxy Buds FE earphones it exploded while in a woman’s ear, causing her permanent hearing damage. This event has reignited attention on the safety of wearable electronic devices, already called into question by previous problems related to Samsung products, in particular Galaxy Note 7which they had received a warning due to the risk of explosion.
According to reports, the accident occurred while the woman was using earphones, which had been lent to her by her boyfriend. Suddenly one of the earphones explodedcausing irreversible hearing loss.
Following the incident, the victim sought assistance from a Samsung service centerwhere he found staff who were initially surprised by the gravity of the situation. However, the company downplayed the incident, stating that the earphones had not exploded but only deformedoffering the only solution replacement with a new pair.
Samsung’s lack of in-depth investigations is worrying
This response was considered inadequate by the woman, who now is evaluating legal options. His experience was shared in an online forum, generating concern among Galaxy Buds FE owners and raising questions about the safety of the product. The episode drew criticism for the lack of thorough investigation by Samsung which provided no reassurance that other users may not face a similar incident.
This episode highlights the need for a strict quality control in the production of technological devices, especially considering that Samsung had already faced similar problems in the past. Consumer confidence could be negatively affected if the company fails to take adequate measures to ensure the safety of its products.
The issue is not only of a legal nature, but also represents a wake-up call for the entire wireless earphone industry. Users of Bluetooth devices, in general, need to be aware of the potential risks involved in using these gadgets, especially in a context where technology advances rapidly and quality controls cannot always keep pace with innovation. The industry must therefore urgently address the need to implement more rigorous safety standards to prevent future accidents and protect the health of users.
