Samsung has suspended all pre-orders of the Galaxy Note 7 in South Africa, the company has told MyBroadband.
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Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport is considering banning Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy Note 7 smartphone on flights following its global recall on exploding batteries.
Tham Hua, a Victorian man who was visiting Western Australia, said his Samsung Galaxy Note 7 exploded in his hotel room, bursting into flames.
As the global recall was issued on the day the device was launched in the United Kingdom, it’s logical to assume the United Kingdom recall will only affect customers who had pre-ordered and whose devices were in transit.
The apparent deficiency in the Samsung devices stems from a defective battery that has at times caused fires and explosions, although that is not the case for each of the smartphones.
The massive recall and replacement programs look set to dent Samsung’s profits in the third quarter.
“We are encouraging customers to exchange their Galaxy Note7 by taking advantage of the Product Exchange Programme”. “An overheating of the battery cell occurred when the anode-to-cathode came into contact, which is a very rare manufacturing process error”, the online statement said. Several Australian airlines including Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia have put restrictions on the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 for safety reasons. In total 2.5 million units have been recalled.
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“Alternatively, customers who have not purchased a Galaxy Note7 from Samsung can approach their place of purchase to discuss their remedy options”. So if you happen to own one – I’d suggest swapping it as soon as possible unless you want to risk getting booted off your flight once.
