That’s one fiery gadget.
A June 6 clip on the platform has reignited buzz in regards to the notorious Galaxy Word 7, the smartphone so harmful it’s banned from the skies attributable to the potential of its battery overheating and probably exploding or catching on hearth.
In a video that racked up 2.5 million views, TikToker Okay-Shawn Brower (@malckbro) filmed an airport warning that learn: “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 telephone is on the TSA’s official no-fly record, the place feds make it clear: this gadget’s grounded for good.
On the company’s web site, 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 assertion additional defined, “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 remark part of the social media video, determined to know what the heck was happening. Others knew the reply.
“Why is it banned?” one requested as one other quipped, “Not me watching this on my Samsung Galaxy Note 7.”
Another person 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 Nobody should have that phone anymore because it’s too outdated.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 extra person 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 carried out a “thorough investigation and found a battery cell issue.”
The corporate additional 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 different associated information, The Submit reported final month that the TSA has formally grounded a journey important — banning transportable chargers and energy banks from checked baggage after a brand new FAA advisory.
Underneath the up to date guidelines, any gadget utilizing lithium-ion or lithium-metal batteries — together with energy banks and telephone charging instances — should now fly in carry-ons solely. Checked luggage? 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 stated.
Practically all transportable chargers run on lithium batteries, so most vacationers hauling the helpful vacation must-have are getting zapped by the brand new ban.
Appears to be like like in terms of explosive gadgets — and explosive traits — TikTok and the TSA are each maintaining receipts.
