Samsung's exploding Galaxy Note faces airline bans/usatoday

Samsung's exploding Galaxy Note faces airline bans

Skip Ad Ad Loading... x Embed x Share Samsung is recalling the new phablets because faulty batteries are making them catch fire.Video provided by NewsySamsung's new Galaxy Note 7 boasted underwater performance, but is now subject to a recall and flight bans due to exploding batteries.(Photo: Drew Angerer, Getty Images)SAN FRANCISCO – Samsung's exploding Galaxy Note 7 smartphone, recently the subject of a recall, is now considered a flight risk.

FAA 'strongly advises' customers to not to use Galaxy Note 7 on flights

THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA) is "strongly advising" travellers not to charge or switch on their Galaxy Note 7 while flying.While it hasn't officially banned the Galaxy Note 7, the US aviation watchdog has spoken out about Samsung's fiery smartphone and is asking passengers to keen them turned off and out of checked baggage."In light of recent incidents and concerns raised by Samsung about its Galaxy Note 7 devices, 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," the FAA said in a statement.

Galaxy Note 7: Owners advised not to use on planes

Image copyright Ariel Gonzalez Image caption A Galaxy Note 7 reportedly caught fire shortly after its charger was unpluggedAirline passengers have been warned by US authorities not to switch on or charge their Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones when on board the plane.The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) also advised against packing the phones into any checked-in luggage.Samsung recalled the phone last week after reports emerged of the device exploding during or after charging.

Samsung's exploding Galaxy Note faces airline bans/usatoday