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Samsung Expands Recall of Galaxy Note7 Smartphones Based on Additional Incidents...

Published: October 13, 2016Recall ID: 17011Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The lithium-ion battery in the Galaxy Note7 smartphones can overheat and catch fire, posing serious fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves all Samsung Galaxy Note7 smartphones. The recalled devices have a 5.7-inch screen and were sold in the following colors: black onyx, blue coral, gold platinum and silver titanium with a matching stylus. Samsung is printed on the top front of the phone and Galaxy Note7 is printed on the back of the phone. This recall involves all Galaxy Note7 devices received as replacements as part of the previous Galaxy Note7 recall on September 15, 2016 and any Galaxy Note 7 with a green battery icon, regardless of date purchased or IMEI.

Affected Products

Samsung Galaxy Note7 smartphones

Additional Source Details

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U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Samsung-Expands-Recall-of-Galaxy-Note7-Smartphones-Based-on-Additional-Incidents-with-Replacement-Phones
TitleSamsung Expands Recall of Galaxy Note7 Smartphones Based on Additional Incidents with Replacement Phones; Serious Fire and Burn Hazards
Images › 1 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/RP160550%2520-%252020160912_142403%2520-%2520Photos%2520of%2520Device.jpg
Images › 1 › CaptionRecalled Samsung Galaxy Note7 phone
Images › 2 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/RP160550%2520-%252020160912_142426%2520-%2520Photos%2520of%2520Device%25202.jpg
Images › 2 › CaptionRecalled Samsung Galaxy Note7 phone
Hazards › NameThe lithium-ion battery in the Galaxy Note7 smartphones can overheat and catch fire, posing serious fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Injuries › NameSamsung has received 96 reports of batteries in Note7 phones overheating in the U.S., including 23 new reports since the September 15 recall announcement. Samsung has received 13 reports of burns and 47 reports of property damage associated with Note7 phones.
Products › NameSamsung Galaxy Note7 smartphones
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 1.9 million (This includes the 1 million Galaxy Note7s recalled on September 15, 2016)
Recall I D7876
Remedies › NameConsumers should immediately stop using and power down all Galaxy Note7 devices, including Note7 devices received as replacements in the previous recall. Contact the wireless carrier, retail outlet or Samsung.com where you purchased your device to receive a refund or free exchange for a new replacement device plus incentives. Consumers who purchased their phones from other sources should contact Samsung directly to receive a free remedy. Go to http://www.samsung.com and http://www.samsung.com/us/note7recall/ for more details.
Retailers › NameWireless carriers and electronic stores nationwide, including AT&T, Best Buy, Sprint, T-Mobile, US Cellular, Verizon stores, online at www.samsung.com and other websites and on third party websites from August 2016 through October 2016 for between $850 and $890.
Recall Date2016-10-13T00:00:00
DescriptionThis recall involves all Samsung Galaxy Note7 smartphones. The recalled devices have a 5.7-inch screen and were sold in the following colors: black onyx, blue coral, gold platinum and silver titanium with a matching stylus. Samsung is printed on the top front of the phone and Galaxy Note7 is printed on the back of the phone. This recall involves all Galaxy Note7 devices received as replacements as part of the previous Galaxy Note7 recall on September 15, 2016 and any Galaxy Note 7 with a green battery icon, regardless of date purchased or IMEI.
Recall Number17011
Manufacturers › NameSamsung Electronics America Inc., of Ridgefield Park, N.J.
Remedy Options › 1 › OptionRefund
Remedy Options › 2 › OptionReplace
Consumer ContactContact your wireless carrier, place of purchase or Samsung toll-free at 844-365-6197 anytime, or go online at http://www.samsung.com
Last Publish Date2016-10-27T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › 1 › CountrySouth Korea
Manufacturer Countries › 2 › CountryChina

Overview

  • Recalling FirmSamsung Electronics America Inc., of Ridgefield Park, N.J.
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