US warns against using Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on planes
Federal Aviation Administration strongly advises passengers not to turn on or charge these devices
Samsung recalls its Galaxy Note 7 after Battery problems. PHOTO: SAMSUNG
WASHINGTON:
The US Federal Aviation Administration strongly urged passengers Thursday not to turn on or charge Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones on aircraft following recent reports of explosions from faulty batteries.
The South Korean smartphone maker last week suspended sales of the "Tablet" and recalled 2.5 million units following the reports.
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"In light of recent incidents and concerns raised by Samsung about its Galaxy Note 7 devices, the Federal Aviation Administration strongly advises passengers not to turn on or charge these devices on board aircraft and not to stow them in any checked baggage," the FAA said in a statement.
Qantas and Virgin Australia also told customers Thursday not to use or charge the devices on their planes. Samsung is the world's top smartphone maker, outpacing its American rival Apple.
Earlier this week, Samsung announced that it will halt the sales of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones and will prepare replacement devices for phones already sold after finding problems with the battery cell used.
Samsung Electronics considers Galaxy Note 7 recall: source
Ongoing major problems could derail Samsung’s mobile recovery after a string of product successes had reversed the smartphone leader’s declining market share.
The US Federal Aviation Administration strongly urged passengers Thursday not to turn on or charge Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones on aircraft following recent reports of explosions from faulty batteries.
The South Korean smartphone maker last week suspended sales of the "Tablet" and recalled 2.5 million units following the reports.
Qantas grounds Samsung Note 7 after explosions recall
"In light of recent incidents and concerns raised by Samsung about its Galaxy Note 7 devices, the Federal Aviation Administration strongly advises passengers not to turn on or charge these devices on board aircraft and not to stow them in any checked baggage," the FAA said in a statement.
Qantas and Virgin Australia also told customers Thursday not to use or charge the devices on their planes. Samsung is the world's top smartphone maker, outpacing its American rival Apple.
Earlier this week, Samsung announced that it will halt the sales of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones and will prepare replacement devices for phones already sold after finding problems with the battery cell used.
Samsung Electronics considers Galaxy Note 7 recall: source
Ongoing major problems could derail Samsung’s mobile recovery after a string of product successes had reversed the smartphone leader’s declining market share.