Two Fires may be Related to Samsung Note 7 Recall Over Battery Overheating Issues
Although Samsung reported that there were no known injuries associated with the exploding battery risk with its Galaxy Note 7 smartphone, global sales have been ceased, and at least two reports of fire have been made. In two cases, massive fires have led to serious destruction. While it has not yet been proven that the Samsung … [Read more...] about Two Fires may be Related to Samsung Note 7 Recall Over Battery Overheating Issues
Samsung Faces Lawsuits and Sales Problems for the Galaxy Note 7 Smartphone
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., the world’s largest smartphone manufacturer, is grappling with the recall of its new flagship smartphone, the Galaxy Note 7, just weeks after the phone hit the market to great acclaim. The lithium-ion batteries in the Galaxy Note 7 phones have been catching fire, both while charging and when in use, … [Read more...] about Samsung Faces Lawsuits and Sales Problems for the Galaxy Note 7 Smartphone
Galaxy Note 7 by Samsung Recalled due to Fire Risk
Samsung, a huge South Korean company, announced it had been alerted to 35 claims of defective phones worldwide. It had so far found 24 devices with battery issues for every million sold. The U.S. mobile networks sell the Galaxy Note 7 for between $850 and $1,000 and is larger than most smartphones as it is 5.7 inches from corner to … [Read more...] about Galaxy Note 7 by Samsung Recalled due to Fire Risk
Remote Control Helicopters with Lithium Batteries Pose Fire, Burn Risks
CPSC Warned Consumers About Remote Control Helicopters. Just in time for the holiday shopping season, consumers are being warned about another dangerous toy. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), remote control helicopters powered by lithium-ion or lithium-polymer batteries may pose a fire and burn … [Read more...] about Remote Control Helicopters with Lithium Batteries Pose Fire, Burn Risks
More Lithium Batteries, Chargers Included with Model Helicopters Recalled
CPSC Recall Announced Of Lithium Batteries. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Hobby-Lobby International, Inc., today announced a voluntary recall of lithium-polymer battery chargers and lithium-polymer batteries sold with the AT600 Falcon Helicopter kit due to fire hazard. According to the … [Read more...] about More Lithium Batteries, Chargers Included with Model Helicopters Recalled
