Samsung Recalls Galaxy Note 7 Devices, Will Replace All Units With A New One

Samsung has announced it will recall its Galaxy Note 7 smartphone due to fire-prone batteries. Sales of new units are currently halted as well.

The exploding battery issue was first reported by the news agency Yonhab in South Korea and while only 35 cases have been reported, Samsung decided a recall was best. Right now, it’s not clear exactly how the recall will work, but Samsung says more details will come out in the coming weeks.

You can see the global statement below. And here’s some information specific to Australian Galaxy Note 7 recall.

[Statement] Samsung Will Replace Current Note7 with New One [Samsung]