The CPSC’s notice made it illegal to attempt to sell or resell one of the recalled Note 7 phones.
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“Anybody who has bought a Note7, we are going to replace their phones voluntarily, we are expecting the stocks in the next couple of days, maximum by the end of this week”.
Launched shortly before the unveiling of Apple’s new iPhone model, the Galaxy Note 7 smartphone was promptly taken off the market and recalled after reports emerged of the device exploding.
As Samsung continues the global recall of its potentially explosive Galaxy Note7 device, the company has revealed that it will begin rolling out its battery-limiting software update in Europe from 21 September.
NCAA in a statement signed by Mr Sam Adurogboye general manager public affairs said in addition that these phones must not be stowed away in any checked-in baggage.
Samsung has issued a statement that Galaxy Note 7 users in US will get replacement starting from September 21 while South Korean consumers will get replacement from September 28. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan reports. We are working closely with our partners to ensure the replacement experience is as convenient and efficient as possible.
The company has plans to start a consumer trust campaign to highlight the safety of the Note 7 in India, the executives said.
If you were a previous Galaxy Note7 owner who downgraded to a Galaxy S7 Edge or other phone, you can still go back to your carrier and exchange to a new Galaxy Note7.
As of now, there have been 92 reports of phones overheating in the US, with 26 people getting burned and 55 reports of property damage, including a frightening instance where a vehicle burst into flames. “Tap for more. We apologise for the inconvenience – Samsung Australia”. She was unable to say how many Note 7 buyers sought refunds, but said “the vast majority” received a different Samsung phone as a replacement.
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“I also got a notification on the phone asking me to replace it, and Ooredoo Oman sent me a text the day before, telling me to replace it”.
