Samsung has now withdrawn all of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones from sale globally as fires continue despite “safe” replacements. Consumers are being warned by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Samsung to immediately turn off their phones. In response, the Federal Aviation Administration has also restated its plea to passengers onboard aircraft...
Samsung Galaxy Note7 Phones Recalled Due to Serious Safety Risk After Reports of Batteries Overheating Causing Burn Injuries and Fires in Cars and Garages
Last Thursday, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued an official recall of certain Galaxy Note7 smartphones as the affected devices can overheat and pose a safety risk. According to the CPSC, Samsung has received 92 reports of the batteries overheating in the U.S., including 26 reports of burns and 55 reports of property damage,...