After faulty batteries led to a global recall of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones, Samsung Electronics will only use batteries made by China’s ATL for its replacement devices, Yonhap news agency reported.
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The South Korean company suspended sales of the phone, which it launched in late August to rave reviews, on 2 September.
There have been multiple reports of malfunctioning of the battery of Samsung Galaxy Note7 around the globe where the battery exploded resulting in damage to human life as well properties.
Samsung looks to be taking a hard-line on recalling its Galaxy Note 7, with plans to remotely deactivate any handsets not returned by 30 September.
US and Japanese aviation authorities have urged passengers not to turn on or charge the large-screen phones on aircraft, while the US Federal Aviation Administration has told passengers not to stow the device in checked baggage. “We are expediting replacement devices so that they can be provided through the exchange program as conveniently as possible”.
Just two weeks after Samsung launched its new Galaxy Note 7 smartphone, the company issued a major recall following dozens of complaints the device caught on fire while charging.
Samsung said later that it was investigating the problem, then admitted to an “isolated battery cell issue”.
Growing concern over the device prompted air carriers and aviation authorities in countries including the US, Australia, Canada, Japan, Singapore, Indonesia and India to ban the use of the Galaxy Note 7 on board.
From a financial perspective, Samsung needs to have the recall wrapped up as soon as possible.
But Samsung’s Note 7 storm will “most likely blow over in a couple of months”, he said.
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The junior Lee has been vice chairman of the company since 2013 but has not taken an official board seat, maintaining a relatively low profile. The South Korea tech company has said that this is certainly not in the cards.
