Woman loses hearing after Samsung earbuds explode in ears: How to use it safely

Samsung’s Galaxy Buds FE reportedly exploded while being used by a Turkish woman, leading to permanent hearing loss.

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On Samsung’s Turkish forum, a user shared how his girlfriend suffered permanent hearing damage while using brand new Bluetooth earphones.

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According to the post, the earbuds were 36 per cent charged at the time of unboxing, so he didn’t charge it.

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The user reached out to Samsung for assistance but was disappointed with the company's response.

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Samsung asked them for detailed info about the incident and offered replacement.

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Similar to smartphones, earbuds also use lithium-ion batteries, ranging from 35mAh to 50mAh.

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The electric circuits in earbuds can potentially lead to issues.

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Users must check for excessive heat in earbuds before use, as it could indicate a short circuit.

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Most earbuds are marketed as waterproof or water-resistant, but any leakage could pose a risk of short-circuiting.

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