Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 Smartphone Banned From All U.S. Flights
Individuals who own or possess a Samsung Galaxy Note7 device may not transport the device on their person, in carry-on baggage, or in checked baggage on flights to, from, or within the United States.This prohibition includes all Samsung Galaxy Note7 devices."We recognize that banning these phones from airlines will inconvenience some passengers, but the safety of all those aboard an aircraft must take priority," said Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx.
Samsung Permanently Stops Producing Galaxy Note 7 Smartphone
In just over two months, Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 has gone from smartphone star to epic failure, with the South Korean firm confirming today that it is permanently halting production of the device.Linked to numerous battery-related fires, the Galaxy Note 7 could end up costing Samsung many billions of dollars.Launched in early August, the Galaxy Note 7 appears to have had a flaw that caused the battery's positive and negative poles to come into contact, generating enough heat to start a fire in some cases.
Samsung To Pay Note 7 Owners $100 To Exchange It For Another Samsung Smartphone
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