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FAA: Samsung Note 7 is "forbidden hazardous material"; bans it from all flights
Posted on 10/14/16 at 6:47 pm
Posted on 10/14/16 at 6:47 pm
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Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 was today banned from all airplanes and flights in the United States by the Department of Transportation, the Federal Aviation Administration, and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. It is now labeled as a "forbidden hazardous material" under the Federal Hazardous Material Regulations.
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. This prohibition includes all Samsung Galaxy Note7 devices.
The Department of Transportation has issued an emergency order that will prevent the devices from being taken on a flight even when powered down as of Saturday, October 15 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Galaxy Note 7 smartphones are no longer allowed in checked or carry-on luggage and cannot be shipped as air cargo.
"We recognize that banning these phones from airlines will inconvenience some passengers, but the safety of all those aboard an aircraft must take priority," said Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx. "We are taking this additional step because even one fire incident inflight poses a high risk of severe personal injury and puts many lives at risk."
Customers who attempt to bring a Galaxy Note 7 on a flight could have their devices confiscated and could face fines. Those who attempt to evade the ban by putting their smartphone in their checked luggage could be subject to criminal prosecution in addition to fines.
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When was the last time a consumer product was ostracized so badly and so widely? I think the Note brand is now dead. Samsung can only hope that the Galaxy brand is not too badly damaged.
Posted on 10/14/16 at 6:50 pm to iPadThai
Some airlines are putting fire suppression bags on flights, but damn this is bad for Samsung.
How common are these fires? Given that a plane at cruise can take 15+ minutes to land in the best of circumstances, I can see the FAAs issues.
How common are these fires? Given that a plane at cruise can take 15+ minutes to land in the best of circumstances, I can see the FAAs issues.
Posted on 10/14/16 at 7:05 pm to iPadThai
Everyone needs to calm down. It isn't that dangerous.
-Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note 7
-Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Posted on 10/14/16 at 7:10 pm to Sisyphus
They're gonna have to pry my Note 7 from my hot dead hands.
Posted on 10/14/16 at 7:19 pm to cattus
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They're gonna have to pry my Note 7 from my hot dead hands.
Other than the fact that it could maim my family it is the best phone I've ever owned.
Posted on 10/14/16 at 8:44 pm to iPadThai
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