The Samsung Note 7 will be recalled in China. (Photo : Getty Images)
Units of the Galaxy Note 7 which were released early will be recalled and replaced by new ones in China. The total number is 1,858.
The Korean manufacturer initially thought that China will not be part of the 10 countries were the recall will take place because Samsung thought that units in China did not have faulty batteries.
These recalled units are the ones manufactured between July 20 and Aug. 5 and were sold prior to the Sept. 1 release, according to the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection, and Quarantine.
China's regulating body said that the phone's battery leaked and there was insufficient coverage and caused short circuits and overheating.
"In extreme situations, it can combust, resulting in hidden safety dangers," it said.
The recall caused a loss in market value with an amount of $10 million and about 2.5 million units are given back to Samsung around the world.
In a statement, Samsung said, "Our No. 1 priority is the safety of our customer. We are asking users to power down their Galaxy Note7s and exchange them as soon as possible."
Samsung will also come up with software updates to ensure the efficient battery use of the Note 7.
"We are considering every possible measure to protect consumers' safety and this update is part of our ongoing efforts to urge consumers to power down their device and participate in the replacement program," the company said.
Several airline companies have prohibited the phone in flight in the fear of the phone combusting inflight.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warned American consumers against the phone and discouraged them from using it.
"CPSC is taking seriously its obligation to independently look into the safety of any replacement product that the company seeks to provide to consumers. We are working as hard we can and as fast as we can," a CPSC official said.
