Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Samsung: Batteries caused Note 7 fires, delays new phone
Samsung Electronics says flaws in the design and production of batteries used in its Galaxy Note 7 smartphone, not its hardware or software, made it prone to catch fire.
Samsung halts sales of Note 7, tells customers 'switch-off'
Samsung on Oct. 11 halted worldwide sales and exchanges of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphone and told customers to stop using the device, following reports that replacements for combustible models were also catching fire.
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 owners told to turn off devices
Samsung has urged owners of the Galaxy Note 7 to turn off the smartphone while it investigates new reports of the device catching fire.
The South Korean firm also said it would stop all sales of the phone.
Samsung recalled 2.5m phones in September after complaints of exploding batteries and later assured customers that all replaced devices were safe.
Samsung Temporarily Halts Production of Note 7 Smartphones
BELGRADE - South Korean media say electronics conglomerate Samsung has suspended production of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphone, following reports of fires in replacement devices.