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Samsung Pay a Risk in the new Galaxy Note 7
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/technology/samsung-australia-formally-recalls--50000-galaxy-note7-smartphones/news-story/f794c59cd0c22e93637ab0da720faee5

[you would not want to have your wallet in this technology either - the new Galaxy Note 7 recalled. I'll keep my credit card if you don't mind. Imagine turning up at the counter and wanting to pay your bill using Samsung Pay with this sexy piece of rubbish!]

Samsung Australia has formally recalled the 51,060 Galaxy Note7 smartphones it sold locally before withdrawing it from sale after handsets exploded overseas.

Incidents involving 35 phones worldwide, including batteries exploding while charging in Samsung’s home country of South Korea prompted alarm about the safety of the handset, which went on sale in 10 countries.

While none of last week’s reported incidents were in Australia, Samsung Electronics Australia said it was taking “the proactive and voluntary step” of recalling the 51,060 Galaxy Note7 smartphones in response to global concerns.

Globally Samsung is recalling and replacing up to 2.5 million Note7 phones, with a potential billion dollar cost to the company.

“Samsung Electronics Australia advises all customers who use a Galaxy Note7 smartphone to power off their device, return it to its place of purchase and use an alternative device until a remedy can be provided,” the company said in a statement.

It is advising them to turn off their Note7 device immediately.
“Customers who have purchased a Galaxy Note7 from Samsung are entitled to a new Galaxy Note7 and a courtesy device until replacement Galaxy Note7 stock arrives or a full refund,” the statement said.

“The delivery of a replacement Galaxy Note 7 to customers is expected within three to four weeks.

“Alternatively, customers who have not purchased a Galaxy Note7 from Samsung can approach their place of purchase to discuss their remedy options.”

Samsung says courtesy devices will be available from tomorrow.

Galaxy Note7 smartphone owners can visit the place of purchase, call Samsung customer service on 1300 362 603 or visit http://www.samsung.com/au/galaxynote7-notice/.