However, it will be extremely hard to convince consumers that the Note 7 has put the past behind it. Samsung has said that it would stop sourcing batteries from Samsung SDI, which was responsible for the faulty batteries.
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According to estimates by Bloomberg, the global recall of the 5.7-inch screen phone could cost Samsung up to $1 billion (£750,000).
The problem here is that the recall should have involved the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, which Samsung neglected to do.
The company has advised its Galaxy Note 7 customers to turn off their handsets immediately, return it to its place of purchase and use an alternative device until a remedy can be provided.
Samsung has suspended sales of Galaxy Note 7 smartphones in multiple countries and third-party retailers, and carriers have imposed the same measure.
Samsung implemented different color strategies in different markets, and it delayed the launch of the Gold Platinum variant in the U.S. and Silver Titanium in China.
A Qantas spokesman explains, “Following Samsung Australia’s recall of the Samsung Galaxy Note7 Personal Electronic Device (PED), we are requesting that passengers who own them do not switch on or charge them inflight”, quotes Daily Mail.
Upon notifying Samsung of the unfortunate event, Crushader claims a company representative told him it was the first case of an exploding Note 7 in Australia, though it’s becoming a shockingly regular occurrence worldwide.
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What exactly is the issue with my Galaxy Note 7? End-users can contact the phone manufacturer directly to arrange an exchange. This is in response to the recent announcement by Samsung Electronics regarding isolated battery cell issues with the Galaxy Note7. “I have gone to Samsung store. and have been promised they will take care of the hotel damages bill”.
