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Galaxy Note explodes, injures a 6-year-old boy

article published on 12 September, 2016

Last week Samsung had to recall all 2.5 million sold Galaxy Note7 phones because it was discovered that the battery was volatile and could explode. After the recall even airlines have warned about the phone but it remains customers responsibility to return the phone. Now after dozens of exploded batteries we have yet another one to report about. In New York City a 6-year-old boy was watching ... [ read the full article ]

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hearme0
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13. September 2016 @ 11:56 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I ask you this...

Can you imagine the cost and process involved with recalling and taking back 2.5 million devices?? OMG!


This is a major hit to Samsung......but they'll just upcharge something to make up for this.
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13. September 2016 @ 23:45 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Originally posted by hearme0:
I ask you this...

Can you imagine the cost and process involved with recalling and taking back 2.5 million devices?? OMG!


This is a major hit to Samsung......but they'll just upcharge something to make up for this.

They don't actually have to upcharge to make up for this; they already charge so much that the 80% that don't get returned will more than pay for the costs of a recall.

It would be nice if this hurt their reputation and future sales...but I wouldn't actually expect that; people have a very short memory when it comes to technology...other than those who actually had them explode, but I really don't think Samsung cares if they lose a few dozen customers.
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3. October 2016 @ 10:18 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
ha ha ha ha ha ha ha see my note 6 corrupted then exploded and samsung wouldn't cover jack with its warranty so i went back to my insurance they wouldn't cover it i went to at&t and complained they called both samsung and the insurance and said you will fix it or face a lawsuit i love when things work out but i will never again purchase another galaxy note
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