Power Down and Don't Charge Note 7 per The Consumer Product Safety Commission

[badMojo69]

Thank god.

 

[wookiee2cu]

Think of it this way... people getting on CPSC case but they want to get all the exploding phones out of consumer hands as much as anyone else. And now that the world knows they are in charge, the longer they take, the possibility a phone explodes and someone gets hurt and at that point all blame goes to the CPSC for taking so long (unless the then blame it on Samsung lol), That's why in another post I said I'd be surprised if replacements weren't being given before October 1st.

Unfortunately I think the blame would fall on the user, they were told to stop using the phone due to potential hazards. If they continue to use it then it's at their own risk.

 

[Blues Fan]

It looks like an official announcement might be coming today

Consumer safety agency plans recall of Samsung Galaxy Note 7: DJ, citing official

Any guessements on how long before they approve the revised Note 7s once they issue a recall? With an official recall the media will now really be all over it and people will freak. Hopefully it doesn't hurt their sales on other devices.

 

[spridell]

Announcement coming today at 4:15 from the CPSC

Link from another website i rather not post LOL

 

[badMojo69]

Unfortunately I think the blame would fall on the user, they were told to stop using the phone due to potential hazards. If they continue to use it then it's at their own risk.

Until you're sitting next to one of these idiots on a plane and it catches fire.

 

[Bbarbie]

https://www.google.com/amp/www.cnbc...citing-official.html?client=ms-android-att-us

Official recall will be announced at 4.15 eastern time today

 

[Blues Fan]

https://www.google.com/amp/www.cnbc...citing-official.html?client=ms-android-att-us

Official recall will be announced at 4.15 eastern time today

How much will the stock tank tomorrow am when the recall is official?

 

[scorpiodsu]

I wonder what the official recall means for the timing of replacements.

 

[wgragg]

This just posted:


https://www.yahoo.com/tech/government-finally-issuing-official-galaxy-note-7-recall-192733015.html

Note where it says you will be given a temporary phone until the new ones are ready. Doesn't sound like they are all that close to being approved.

 

[Bbarbie]

I think it will majorly tank because even Apple is launching their phones Friday. So stupid on samsungs part no offense to them ...... while the rest of the world will get their new notes on Monday

 

[soulsmilen]

This just posted:


https://www.yahoo.com/tech/government-finally-issuing-official-galaxy-note-7-recall-192733015.html

Note where it says you will be given a temporary phone until the new ones are ready. Doesn't sound like they are all that close to being approved.

Any mention of plans right now are speculation and/or original replacement/loaner options being reiterated. Definitive plans won't be announced until the official statement is given. Hang tight... Less than an hour to know.

 

[Bbarbie]

I agree. I saw your yahoo link and it seems either new ones aren't ready or the lovely cspc isn't ready to let go of this and approve fast. Note how the article also mentioned other samsung phones exploding so that tells me that it may be another factor to add to this mess, even though those others are not note 7 phones. Last glimmer of hope I have is that our lovely cspc will say hey they are approved let's see at 4.15....if no time line is given or if it's taking months I'm done sadly

 

[wgragg]

I think it will majorly tank because even Apple is launching their phones Friday. So stupid on samsungs part no offense to them ...... while the rest of the world will get their new notes on Monday

Well, you know that once the government gets involved, all bets are off. As much or more than Samsung is to blame, is Consumer Reports asking the CPSC to get involved and the CPSC themselves. They hijacked a process that could have gone a lot smoother and likely will delay the whole thing by weeks if not months. Not to mention, since there is a new battery in the phones, from a different manufacturer, I wouldn't put it past the FCC to say, "Hey, you need approval from us too." No, it shouldn't happen because the battery should have nothing to do with RF, but I don't trust govt. agencies as far as I can throw them.

 

[wgragg]

Hey, if I am wrong, I will gladly eat my words and apologize.

 

[soulsmilen]

Well, you know that once the government gets involved, all bets are off. As much or more than Samsung is to blame, is Consumer Reports asking the CPSC to get involved and the CPSC themselves. They hijacked a process that could have gone a lot smoother and likely will delay the whole thing by weeks if not months. Not to mention, since there is a new battery in the phones, from a different manufacturer, I wouldn't put it past the FCC to say, "Hey, you need approval from us too." No, it shouldn't happen because the battery should have nothing to do with RF, but I don't trust govt. agencies as far as I can throw them.

It doesn't matter who contacted the CPSC first, they are legally obligated to get involved, regardless. That's the whole point of a Safety Commission. It would have been better for Samsung to go through them originally so they could have been involved from the beginning and saved us a week or so. Either way, it is what it is and nothing we can do but wait for the resolution.

ETA: They didn't need to be contacted, anyway. They have people reading Consumer reports (and other channels to gleen information) to stay aware of safety issues.. Daily.

 

[spridell]

watch live


Watch Live « CBS Sacramento

 

[felloffthetruck]

watch live


Watch Live « CBS Sacramento

Watch what live?

 

[spridell]

Watch what live?

CPSC news conference

 

[Bbarbie]

I have to agree with you I am getting that vibe too. Also China was a perfect example of no failures of the note and battery was from different manufacturer.. so in essence they could have tested that piece and moved on so we can get our devices changed to the good note 7...

 

[Schlubbe]

As I suggested in a different thread, maybe Samsung should move their battery production facilities to North Korea - Great Leader knows how to deal with this kind of screw-up! Those responsible will be executed by anti-aircraft cannons. Best Korea will now produce a nuclear-powered Samsung Note Un!