The Samsung global recall of millions of its Galaxy Note 7 is apparently not enough precaution against the flagship with exploding batteries. Three Australian carriers – Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia – have banned the use or charging of the Galaxy Note 7 aboard flights.
Latest advisory from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration also cautioned against using or charging the unit or stowing the device in any checked in baggage. On Friday, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) told owners of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 to “power them down and stop charging or using” the devices, reported BGR.
While Samsung had advised owners of the model to return their smartphones and expect a new replacement and receive a replacement unit in the meantime, or a refund, CPSC said it is still working quickly to determine if the temporary Samsung or phone carrier solution of issuing a replacement Galaxy Note 7 is an acceptable remedy to consumers.
The Seoul-based tech giant issued a statement which confirmed it is collaborating with the CPSC on powering down their units and exchanging it. In a statement, Samsung Electronics America President Tim Baxter said in a statement, “New Note7 replacement devices will be issued to exchange program participants upon completion of the CPSC process. In the interim, consumers can return their Note7 for another device.”
Meanwhile, Daily Mail reported that another Galaxy Note 7 exploded and burnt the custom Jeep Grand Cherokee to a crisp in St. Petersburg, Florida. Nathan Dornacher, who posted photos of his burning car on Facebook, said he went to a garage sale to buy a desk for his daughter, returned home to unload it.
He left the car’s aircon running to keep the vehicle cool and the phone which was charging, went back to the house to get the family dog and head for Petco. However, when Dornacher opened the door, there were already flames inside the vehicle. The vehicle is insured, however, Dornacher has made thousands of upgrades not covered by the insurance.
He said he was unaware of the issue about the Galaxy Note 7’s battery exploding because he just purchased his phone five days ago.