The FAA is warning people not to use their Samsung Galaxy
Note 7 phones aboard aircraft.
“The Federal Aviation Administration strongly advises
passengers not to turn on or charge these devices on board aircraft and not to
stow them in any checked baggage,” said a statement put out by the agency.
The move came after Samsung announced on Sept. 2 that it had
stopped sales of the Galaxy Note 7 after reports of exploding batteries.
Samsung said there had been 35 reports of battery cell issues worldwide. The
company will offer free Galaxy Note 7 replacements to those who had already
purchased one.
“We are aware of the Federal Aviation Administration’s
statement about the Galaxy Note 7,” Samsung said Friday. “Consumer safety and
peace of mind are our top priority. We plan to expedite new shipments of Galaxy
Note 7 starting from this week in order to alleviate any safety concerns and
reduce any inconvenience for our customers.”