The U.S. regulator has demanded a recall of a million Samsung Galaxy Note 7 – RBC

Selling smartphones Galaxy Note 7 in Seoul, South Korea

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the safety Commission consumer products USA demanded the recall of the explosive smartphone Samsung Galaxy Note 7. The recall will affect about one million smartphones

the safety Commission consumer products USA (CPSC) announced the recall in the country Samsung Galaxy Note 7 due to battery life issues, according to CNBC, citing a statement by the head of the CPSC, Elliot Kaye.

According to him, subject to recall around 1 million smartphones Galaxy Note 7. “I urge all owners to take advantage of this feedback immediately,” said Kay in a press conference. Consumers can either exchange your phone or return the money, he said.

In his statement a week ago, the Commission on safety of consumer goods called the Galaxy Note 7 to stop the use of smartphones and turn them off due to problems with the battery. At the same time it was noted that the CPSC works with Samsung regarding the announcement of the review of the Galaxy Note 7.

two days Later, Samsung released an ad. The company advised the owners of Galaxy Note 7 to switch off the phone and to exchange them as soon as possible. “We strongly encourage all customers to take advantage of the exchange program, because your security is our top priority. The new sale and supply of these devices is stopped, but if you already have a Galaxy Note 7, we strongly recommend you replace it”, — said in the statement, which was published on the website of the company.

In the U.S. Commission consumer product safety requires companies to notify her about the different kinds of defects and coordinated with her public statement about the recall, adds The New York Times. Meanwhile, Samsung released a press release about the replacement program, without waiting for coordination with the Commission, said the Times.

Previously, users of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 announced the fire phone during charging. After that Samsung has postponed the start of deliveries of new Galaxy Note 7. Following this, the Federal aviation administration of the USA recommended that passengers not use Samsung Galaxy Note 7 during the flight. The same recommendations were made by the three Australian airlines, including the country’s largest Qantas. Russian airline “Aeroflot” advised their passengers not to carry the Galaxy Note 7 in the Luggage.