An exploding Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphone has reportedly totaled the Jeep Grand Cherokee of a family in St. Petersburg, just days after Samsung issued a worldwide recall for its hottest new ...

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Samsung has pinned the blame on its exploding Galaxy Note 7 phones on two separate problems with the handsets’ lithum-ion batteries — one problem affecting the first units the company released, and a ...

When Samsung had to undergo the embarrassing step of recalling its newly launched Galaxy Note 7 after dozens of reported explosions, it wasn't clear if any had caused serious damage. Well, the first ...

When Samsung began recalling the Galaxy Note 7, we praised the company's quick action and willingness to address the problems caused by its device. The need for a second recall and the complete ...

Samsung caught a whole mess of bad press last year after numerous reports of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphone exploding. The company, however, apparently believes there’s still a rabid fanbase demanding a ...

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Apparently, gently suggesting that people return Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones that might have been prone to exploding wasn’t a strong enough move. So now, Samsung, along with the U.S. Consumer ...