Farewell Galaxy Note 7: Tech Mogul faces costly recall

After nearly 100 incidents of the device overheating, Samsung’s highly anticipated Galaxy Note 7 has been officially banned from all United States airlines.
According to USA Today, the flagship phone was recalled for a second time after the updated version of the explosive device continued to pose a safety hazard.
Samsung estimates that the recall will total up to 5.3 billion dollars and is one of the largest recalls to date in consumer electronics history.
The flight ban means the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is now considered a forbidden hazardous material under the Federal Hazardous Material Regulations.
The Washington Post reported last Monday that Amtrak railroad service has also officially banned passengers from traveling with the Galaxy Note 7. The ban includes Amtrak buses, facilities, stations, and platform vehicles.
Amtrak’s decision was made after the U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration banned the device on all US flights.
Samsung published a statement on their website, notifying consumers of the recall and promoting their Galaxy Note 7 Refund and Exchange Program.
In the statement, Samsung clarifies, “Samsung has announced an expanded voluntary recall on all original and replacement Galaxy Note7 devices sold or exchanged in the United States in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and in partnership with carriers and retailers. Since the affected devices can overheat and pose a safety risk, we are asking consumers with a Galaxy Note7 to power it down and contact the carrier or retail outlet where they purchased their device.”
Despite the disaster, Samsung has not let go any of its employees and is working to investigate the cause of the explosions and overheating.