Samsung Note7 recall affects 2.5 million smartphones
In the three weeks since Samsung released the Galaxy Note7 phone there have been at least 35 reports around the world of the lithium- ion batteries exploding .
In one instance, a Jeep caught fire after one Note7 user left his new phone inside to charge.
Nathan Dornacher said, "That's the last thought in my head, is that a brand new device, something as simple as a phone is going to burn down my car ..."
Last week airlines urged passengers to avoid charging their Galaxy note7 phones while on-board. Monday the FAA took it a step further, warning flyers not to turn on the Note7 phones wile on a plane.
Richdale Apartments sent an email to people who live in their properties, which said in part, "As a safety measure for other residents and the property, effective immediately, charging a recalled Samsung Galaxy Note7 in your apartment or on property is strictly forbidden."
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