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Galaxy Note 7 — recall A11/0087/16

EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) · United Kingdom · 2016-09-23 · Other risk levels

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Agency
EU Safety Gate (RAPEX)
Recall identifier
A11/0087/16
Date of alert
2016-09-23
Country / jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Authority classification
Other risk levels
Risk type
Burns
Brand
Samsung
Product category
Communication and media equipment
Product type
Mobile phone
Reported risk: 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.
Action taken by the authority
Type of economic operator taking notified measure
Manufacturer
Category of measure
Recall of the product from end users
Primary source: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/226971

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