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The Verge
6 days ago
- The Verge
Anker has ditched the battery supplier linked to over a million fire-prone power banks.
Anker has ditched the battery supplier linked to over a million fire-prone power banks. ATL's a big name because it supplies Apple and Samsung, but it's not a sure bet: switching exclusively to ATL batteries wasn't enough to keep Samsung from recalling every single Galaxy Note 7.
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Yahoo
This popular smartphone can overheat and explode — so it's banned from planes: ‘Nobody should have that phone anymore'
That's one hot device. A June 6 clip on the platform has reignited buzz about the infamous Galaxy Note 7, the smartphone so dangerous, it's banned from the skies due to the possibility of its battery overheating and potentially exploding or catching on fire. In a video that racked up 2.5 million views, TikTokker K-Shawn Brower (@malckbro) filmed an airport warning that read: 'FAA BANNED ITEM / Samsung Galaxy Note 7 / Individuals may NOT transport this device on their person, in carry-on baggage, or in checked baggage on flights to, from, or within the US.' The phone is on the TSA's official no-fly list, where feds make it clear: This gadget's grounded for good. On the agency's website, it notes, 'The U.S. Department of Transportation, with the Federal Aviation Administration and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, have issued an emergency order to ban all Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphone devices from air transportation in the United States.' The statement further explained, 'Individuals who own or possess a Samsung Galaxy Note7 device may not transport the device on their person, in carry-on baggage, or in checked baggage on flights to, from, or within the United States.' Some blindsided viewers ran to the comment section of the social media video, desperate to know what the heck was going on. Others knew the answer. 'Why is it banned?' one asked as another quipped, 'Not me watching this on my Samsung Galaxy Note 7.' Someone else replied, 'That phone is from 2016. It's almost 10 years old. Nobody should have that phone anymore because it's too outdated. After a while, Google stops doing updates for older phones.' An additional user commented, 'probably because it's been known to have issues with its battery that can spontaneously catch fire. there's videos of it all over the internet, some of them are older but there's lots of videos of it.' As reported by Indy100, in 2016, Samsung conducted a 'thorough investigation and found a battery cell issue.' The company further added, 'To date (as of September 1) there have been 35 cases that have been reported globally and we are currently conducting a thorough inspection with our suppliers to identify possible affected batteries in the market. However, because our customers' safety is an absolute priority at Samsung, we have stopped sales of the Galaxy Note 7.' In other related news,The Post reported last month that the TSA has officially grounded a travel essential — banning portable chargers and power banks from checked luggage after a new FAA advisory. Under the updated rules, any device using lithium-ion or lithium-metal batteries — including power banks and phone charging cases — must now fly in carry-ons only. Checked bags? Off limits. 'When a carry-on bag is checked at the gate or at planeside, all spare lithium batteries and power banks must be removed from the bag and kept with the passenger in the aircraft cabin. The battery terminals must be protected from short circuit,' the FAA said. Nearly all portable chargers run on lithium batteries, so most travelers hauling the handy holiday must-have are getting zapped by the new ban. Looks like when it comes to explosive devices — and trends that are blowing up — TikTok and the TSA are both keeping receipts.
NDTV
18-06-2025
- NDTV
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Becomes Talking Point on Internet, Here's Why
The infamous Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones have again become a talking point on social media. Launched in August 2016, the mobile phones were plagued by several issues, primarily related to their battery. They were even banned from planes over suspicion that they might overheat and explode, with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officially putting them on the no-fly list. The phones were recalled and discontinued within weeks after launch. "The U.S. Department of Transportation, with the Federal Aviation Administration and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, have issued an emergency order to ban all Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphone devices from air transportation in the United States," TSA's website noted. "Individuals who own or possess a Samsung Galaxy Note7 device may not transport the device on their person, in carry-on baggage, or in checked baggage on flights to, from, or within the United States," it added. What's the news? Now, people are again talking about the phones after a TikTok user shared a video of an airport sign that read Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is 'banned'. The video went viral and was seen by more than 2.5 million people, but most were left confused over the context, as the particular model is not available now. The airport sign reads: "FAA BANNED ITEM / Samsung Galaxy Note 7 / Individuals may NOT transport this device on their person, in carry-on baggage, or in checked baggage on flights to, from, or within the US." The FAA has banned Samsung Galaxy note 7 cell phones so if you have one then you either have to get rid of it or not fly! 👇👇👇🔥🔥 — Suzie rizzio (@Suzierizzo1) June 7, 2025 People rushed to the comment section to see what was happening. One user wrote, "Why is it banned?" Another asked, "Not me watching this on my Samsung Galaxy Note 7." One user explained, "That phone is from 2016. It's almost 10 years old. Nobody should have that phone anymore because it's too outdated. After a while, Google stops doing updates for older phones." What exactly happened with Note 7 phones? The phone's battery was prone to overheating, which in some cases led to explosions and fires. This issue was serious enough to prompt a global recall of the device. Samsung recalled nearly all Galaxy Note 7 devices sold worldwide due to the battery issue. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, and Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration took steps to ban the device from airplanes in the US. There were 96 reported cases of battery overheating in the US, resulting in 13 reports of burns and 47 reports of property damage associated with Note 7 phones.
New York Post
18-06-2025
- New York Post
This popular smartphone can overheat and explode — so it's banned from planes: ‘Nobody should have that phone anymore'
That's one fiery device. A June 6 clip on the platform has reignited buzz about the infamous Galaxy Note 7, the smartphone so dangerous it's banned from the skies due to the possibility of its battery overheating and potentially exploding or catching on fire. In a video that racked up 2.5 million views, TikToker K-Shawn Brower (@malckbro) filmed an airport warning that read: 'FAA BANNED ITEM / Samsung Galaxy Note 7 / Individuals may NOT transport this device on their person, in carry-on baggage, or in checked baggage on flights to, from, or within the US.' The phone is on the TSA's official no-fly list, where feds make it clear: this gadget's grounded for good. On the agency's website, it notes, 'The U.S. Department of Transportation, with the Federal Aviation Administration and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, have issued an emergency order to ban all Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphone devices from air transportation in the United States.' The infamous firestarter (above) is still blacklisted by the TSA, with feds warning: this ticking time bomb of a phone isn't flying anytime soon. AP The statement further explained, 'Individuals who own or possess a Samsung Galaxy Note7 device may not transport the device on their person, in carry-on baggage, or in checked baggage on flights to, from, or within the United States.' Some blindsided viewers ran to the comment section of the social media video, desperate to know what the heck was going on. Others knew the answer. 'Why is it banned?' one asked as another quipped, 'Not me watching this on my Samsung Galaxy Note 7.' Someone else replied, 'That phone is from 2016. It's almost 10 years old. Nobody should have that phone anymore because it's too outdated. After a while, Google stops doing updates for older phones.' An additional user commented, 'probably because it's been known to have issues with its battery that can spontaneously catch fire. there's videos of it all over the internet, some of them are older but there's lots of videos of it.' As reported by Indy100, in 2016, Samsung conducted a 'thorough investigation and found a battery cell issue.' The company further added, 'To date (as of September 1) there have been 35 cases that have been reported globally and we are currently conducting a thorough inspection with our suppliers to identify possible affected batteries in the market. However, because our customers' safety is an absolute priority at Samsung, we have stopped sales of the Galaxy Note 7.' In other related news, The Post reported last month that the TSA has officially grounded a travel essential — banning portable chargers and power banks from checked luggage after a new FAA advisory. Back in 2016, Samsung admitted it ran a 'thorough investigation and found a battery cell issue' — corporate speak for 'our phones were blowing up.' REUTERS Under the updated rules, any device using lithium-ion or lithium-metal batteries — including power banks and phone charging cases — must now fly in carry-ons only. Checked bags? Off limits. 'When a carry-on bag is checked at the gate or at planeside, all spare lithium batteries and power banks must be removed from the bag and kept with the passenger in the aircraft cabin. The battery terminals must be protected from short circuit,' the FAA said. Nearly all portable chargers run on lithium batteries, so most travelers hauling the handy holiday must-have are getting zapped by the new ban. Looks like when it comes to explosive devices — and explosive trends — TikTok and the TSA are both keeping receipts.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Yahoo
More Than 1 Million Anker Power Banks Are Being Recalled For Fire Risk
More than 1 million Anker PowerCore power banks are being recalled due to fire and burn hazards after nearly two dozen reports of them overheating, causing fires and explosions. Owners of Anker PowerCore 10000 power banks with the model number A1263 should stop using the recalled devices immediately and contact Anker for a free replacement. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the power banks in question were sold on Amazon, Newegg and eBay from June 2016 through December 2022. At least 1,158,000 of the A1263 power banks have been sold. Anker has received 19 reports of fires and explosions, including two reports of minor burn injuries, and 11 reports of property damage totaling more than $60,700. If you're one of the many, many people who own one of the recalled power banks, do not dispose of it in the trash, recycling bin or in used battery recycling boxes, where it could cause a fire. Instead, contact your local collection center or electronics recycling service for further instructions. Consumers with recalled power banks can submit a form online here to receive either a replacement power bank or a $30 gift card. While a recall of 1.1 million devices is nothing to sniff at, it's peanuts compared to Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 snafu in 2016, which also had batteries that could spontaneously ignite. After one of the infamous phones ignited on a Southwest flight, forcing its evacuation, consumers with the premium smartphones were banned from flying with them, even when turned off. Some 2.5 million of the devices had to be recalled, leading to an estimated $5 billion in lost revenue for the Korean tech giant. Why All Those Samsung Phones Caught On Fire PSA: Amazon Has An 'Internet Famous' Section And These 38 Items Are Some Of The Shining Stars Reviewers Love This All-In-One Emergency Gadget To Prep For Summer Storms We Found A Charger That Can Power Up To 8 Devices At Once — And It's At A Shockingly Low Price Right Now
