# Samsung Recalls Galaxy Note7 Smartphones Due to Serious Fire and Burn Hazards
> **CPSC recall** · 2016-09-15 · 16266 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 16266
- **Date:** 2016-09-15
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Samsung Galaxy Note7 smartphones sold prior to September 15, 2016

## Hazards

The lithium-ion battery in the Galaxy Note7 smartphones can overheat and catch fire, posing a serious burn hazard to consumers.

## Remedies

Replace; Refund

## Manufacturer(s)

Samsung Electronics America Inc., of Ridgefield Park, N.J.

## Retailer(s)

Wireless carriers and electronic stores nationwide, including AT&T, Best Buy, Sprint, T-Mobile, US Cellular, Verizon stores and online at www.samsung.com and other websites from August 2016 through September 2016 for between $850 and $890.

## Country of manufacture

South Korea; China

## Description

This recall involves the Samsung Galaxy Note7 smartphone sold before September 15, 2016. The recalled devices have a 5.7 inch screen and were sold in the following colors: black onyx, blue coral, gold platinum and silver titanium with a matching stylus. Samsung is printed on the top front of the phone and Galaxy Note7 is printed on the back of the phone. To determine if your phone has been recalled, locate the IMEI number on the back of the phone or the packaging, and enter the IMEI number into the online registration site www.samsung.com or call Samsung toll-free at 844-365-6197.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Samsung-Recalls-Galaxy-Note7-Smartphones)
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