Samsung halts Galaxy Note 7 shipments following reports of exploding batteries


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Samsung has delayed shipments for its recently launched Galaxy Note 7 flagship due to a major technical issue. The South Korean smartphone maker has halted distribution of the Note 7 amid reports of exploding batteries.

According South Korea-based news agency Yonhap News, a total of five Note 7 owners have reported their units suddenly catching fire and Samsung has therefore completely shut down the shipments. The exact reason of phones catching fire is not known. Photos of the burnt Note 7 devices have been popping on social media sites. The Korean Herald reports that Samsung is investigating the matter and may release the results of that investigation soon.

“Shipments of the Galaxy Note7 are being delayed due to additional tests being conducted for product quality,” a Samsung spokesperson told Reuters. Samsung has previously said demand for the new Galaxy Note phone is far exceeding demand, creating a supply shortage and forcing it to push back the launch of the phone in some markets. 

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Author: Sneha Bokil

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