Samsung Note 7: CPSC Issues Official Recall
UPDATE: 6:15 p.m. EDT — Reuters said Samsung would provide refunds or replacements for 1 million Samsung Galaxy Note 7s. Replacement devices are expected to be available at U.S. retail outlets no later than next Wednesday.
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The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall Thursday for the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphone because the device’s batteries could catch fire and explode while charging.