Last week, after the reports of explosions while charging due to bad batteries, Samsung stopped selling the model and recalled 2.5 million phones that have been sold.
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Indonesian leading carrier, PT Garuda Indonesia, on Sunday banned passengers from using or charging Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphone in all flights following a battery fire incident, an airline official said.
The South Korean manufacturer announced last week it was recalling all Galaxy Note 7 smartphones equipped with batteries it has found to be prone to catch fire.
Samsung Electronics New Zealand is following its global counterpart and encouraging all Note7 customers to stop using the device and return it for a replacement.
The airline advised its customers who have the device to take the phone on-board aircraft or place it in carry-on baggage only.
The sharp fall on the Korean stock market comes after United States aviation authorities warned travellers not to turn on or charge the Note 7 during flights or store them in checked bags.
“We are asking users to power down their Galaxy Note 7s and exchange them as soon as possible”, said Koh Dong-jin, head of Samsung’s smartphone business.
There have been reports of the phone exploding.
Singapore Airlines has also joined the Taiwanese carriers in banning their use in the cabin, along with other carriers such as Garuda Indonesia, Thai Airways and Royal Brunei Airlines. Samsung Canada released a statement on the recall: “Samsung holds safety and consumer satisfaction as a top priority”, Paul Brannen of Samsung Electronics Canada said.
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They also are prohibited from leaving any mobile phones or battery-powered electronic devices in checked luggage.
