EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Communication and media equipment
Mobile phone Samsung “Galaxy Note 7” — risk: burns
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0087/16
Summary
null The battery cell may overheat due to an internal short circuit occurring as a result of thin separator and misaligned negative electrode.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Radio Equipment Directive.
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Product
Mobile phone — Samsung
- Brand
- Samsung
- Name / model
- Galaxy Note 7 · SM-N930F
- Batch number(s)
- All original devices supplied during the pre-order process as well as replacement devices are affected.
- Category
- Communication and media equipment
- Mobile phone, 5.7 inch, supplied with charger and stylus. Packaged in a cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null The battery cell may overheat due to an internal short circuit occurring as a result of thin separator and misaligned negative electrode.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Radio Equipment Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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