CPSCSeptember 15, 2016consumer

Samsung Recalls Galaxy Note7 Smartphones Due to Serious Fire and Burn Hazards

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The hazard

The lithium-ion battery in the Galaxy Note7 smartphones can overheat and catch fire, posing a serious burn hazard to consumers.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using and power down the recalled Galaxy Note7 devices purchased before September 15, 2016. Contact the wireless carrier, retail outlet or Samsung.com where you purchased your device to receive free of charge a new Galaxy Note7 with a different battery, a refund or a new replacement device. Go to www.samsung.com for more details.

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Recall history

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