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Galaxy Note 7 ban extends to Japanese, Aussie carriers
Published Mon, Oct 17, 2016 · 09:50 PM
Tokyo
JAPAN and Australian carriers have barred all Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones from airplanes, mirroring moves by US regulators and a string of carriers that banned the recalled devices over fire risk concerns.
The weekend announcement from Japan's transport ministry follows an earlier warning that asked airlines to urge passengers not to turn on or charge the smartphones on aircraft.
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