Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Recall News– On September 15, 2016, Samsung recalled its new Galaxy Note 7 Smartphone because of the device’s lithium-ion battery’s potential to overheat and catch fire.
Galaxy Note 7 Recall Information
Samsung Recalls Galaxy Note 7 Smartphone
On August 19, 2016, Samsung brought its highly anticipated Galaxy Note 7 Smartphone to market in the United States. The company was quickly forced to issue a recall however, due to major issues with the lithium-ion battery of the phone. The lithium-ion battery in the Galaxy Note 7 smart phones can overheat and catch fire, posing a serious burn hazard to consumers.
According to the US Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSP), “Samsung has received 92 reports of the batteries overheating in the U.S., including 26 reports of burns and 55 reports of property damage, including fires in cars and a garage.” The recall is on about 1 million units. See the CPSP report for more details regarding the specific phones that were recalled.
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The Weinberg Law Firm is now investigating cases of injuries caused by Galaxy Note 7 defects. If you or a loved one has been injured by defective Samsung Galaxy Note 7 and have a question regarding your legal rights, please call The Weinberg Law Firm toll free at 877-934-6274, or submit our easy-to use Consumer Product Lawsuit Evaluation Form found on this page.
