Galaxy Note 7 recall begins in the US

After several weeks of investigation by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, the organization made a joint announcement with Samsung about the recall. In its statement, the message was clear: "Consumers should immediately stop using and power down the recalled Galaxy Note 7 devices purchased before September 15, 2016".

The Note 7 is now being recalled in the US. / © AndroidPIT

The recall is unprecedented for Samsung and, with the Note 7 being one of the year's most anticipated devices, would certainly be a disappointment for consumers. Samsung's efforts to rectify the situation include offering refunds, alternative smartphones, and replacement Note 7 devices with properly functioning batteries.

The new Note 7 units are also expected to come with a small visual modification to allow consumers to differentiate between the new devices with the old faulty ones. Samsung said that battery indicators at the top-right corner of the home screen will be green instead of white.

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