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The Galaxy Note7 is now banned on all U.S flights as it is a hazardous material

By Cookie Monster - on 15 Oct 2016, 2:38pm

The Galaxy Note7 is now banned on all U.S flights as it is a hazardous material

 

Update (15 Oct): The Galaxy Note7 is now classified as a hazardous material by the FAA. The device is not allowed on all U.S flights. In addition, passengers who attempt to sneak the Galaxy Note7 onboard will be charged with a criminal offense.

Here's a travel advisory note from Samsung:-

Any Galaxy Note7 owner who will be traveling by flight and require a courtesy device can obtain one from the Samsung Customer Service Centre at Westgate or the Samsung Experience Store at Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 3 (departure/transit lounge). Consumers can also visit http://www.samsung.com/sg/note7exchange/ for more information or contact us at 1800-SAMSUNG (7267864) for further assistance.


Update (29th Sept): The FAA updated its advisory that the ban does not extend to non-recalled Samsung Galaxy Note7 devices purchased 15th September or later. It also mentions that the newer non-recalled devices and the replaced devices have a green battery indicator, thus giving the safer handsets a more visual indication. The older unsafe models have a white battery indicator status.

Originally reported on 9th September 2016:-

The series of reports on exploding Galaxy Note7 units has prompted the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to issue a warning for passengers to not use the device on planes. 

"In light of recent incidents and concerns raised by Samsung about its Galaxy Note 7 devices, the Federal Aviation Administration strongly advises passengers not to turn on or charge these devices on board aircraft and not to stow them in any checked baggage," the FAA said in a statement.

Three Australian airlines have banned its passengers from using or charging the Galaxy Note7 during flights. The identification of the Galaxy Note7 as a potential airborne fire hazard came barely a week after Samsung halted global sales of the device.

Just two days ago, a man in St. Petersburg left his Galaxy Note7 charging in his jeep which exploded and set the vehicle on fire. Samsung has provided further information about the battery issue. In light of these developments, we recommend that all Galaxy Note7 users to exchange their devices even if they seem to be working fine at the moment.

Source: NBC News, FAA, U.S Department of Transportation

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