One user wrote, “I felt a fire on my finger,” but the company says it’s found no widespread issue.
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Jonathan Small
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Jessica Thomas
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Dec 12, 2025
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Oura, the popular health-tracking smart ring, is dealing with a wave of safety concerns after Reddit users posted photos of rings that appeared scorched or melted. Several users say their devices overheated during charging or while on their finger. Far-Yogurtcloset369 wrote, “I felt a fire on my finger tried to get the ring off fast.”
The company called the incidents “extremely rare,” adding that “while Reddit discussion threads can create the impression of scale, the two reported cases appear to be isolated incidents.” Oura said it is reviewing the reports and conducting further analysis to determine what occurred.
The claims have raised fresh questions about safety in the booming smart-ring category, where tiny batteries sit in constant contact with skin.
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Oura, the popular health-tracking smart ring, is dealing with a wave of safety concerns after Reddit users posted photos of rings that appeared scorched or melted. Several users say their devices overheated during charging or while on their finger. Far-Yogurtcloset369 wrote, “I felt a fire on my finger tried to get the ring off fast.”
The company called the incidents “extremely rare,” adding that “while Reddit discussion threads can create the impression of scale, the two reported cases appear to be isolated incidents.” Oura said it is reviewing the reports and conducting further analysis to determine what occurred.
The claims have raised fresh questions about safety in the booming smart-ring category, where tiny batteries sit in constant contact with skin.
Read more