US authorities warn airline passengers not to switch on, use or charge the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones onboard airplanes

Since the massive global recall of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones due to reports that dozens caught fire while charging them. The US authorities have warned airline passengers not to switch on or charge their Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones on board airplanes. Flyers have also been warned not to pack the Samsung galaxy note 7 phone in any checked-in luggage.

The phone giant Samsung has said that it will speed up shipments for the replacement of the new galaxy note 7 phones to ease off safety concerns.

Source: BBC