The Federal Aviation Administration is warning travelers to avoid turning on or charging Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones while flying because of concerns about the devices catching fire.
The FAA also urged travelers not to stow the phones in checked baggage, either.
The warning came a week after Samsung ordered a global recall of the phones. In some cases, the device’s lithium batteries sparked fires, including one that destroyed a Jeep in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Samsung asked all owners to return the phones that began circulating in August. The offer was to exchange the phones for a Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge, along with a $25 gift certificate for the inconvenience.
“We are offering this exchange because your safety and peace of mind is our top priority,” the company said last week.
Rechargeable lithium batteries are widely used in electronic devices because they are lighter and are smaller than other comparable batteries. But the batteries are also susceptible to overheating when damaged or suffering from manufacturing problems.
(culled from www.usatoday.com)
No comments:
Post a Comment