South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics announced the global recall of the Note 7 smartphones on Friday as some batteries caught fire while being charged. The customers who had pre-booked the handset were supposed to get the devices on September 2. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is deliberating if it needs to ban passengers from carrying the Galaxy Note 7 on board if it feels the battery in the phone is unsafe or a danger to passengers.
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Although fined for damages, by the hotel authorities, Samsung Australia has reportedly agreed to settle the penalty on behalf of the Galaxy Note 7 owner.
Though the Samsung Note 7 received initial plaudits for its wonderful features and design, this disruption can cost them significantly, especially when Apple have already launched its new iPhone 7 and 7 Plus.
Passengers will not be allowed to use or charge the Galaxy Note 7 during flights, they will be allowed to bring the handset on the flight but will have to turn the handset off.
The three largest Australian airlines have banned the onboard charging of the new Samsung Galaxy Note7 phone over concerns it poses a fire risk.
The Galaxy Note 7 isn’t explicitly banned from the flights the airlines make, but the device is banned from being plugged into in flight entertainment systems via USB ports.
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“We are encouraging customers to replace their Galaxy Note 7 by taking advantage of our product replacement programme”. The FAA is weighing all of its options before sending recommendations to airlines in America.
