Samsung recalls Note 7 phones globally for battery fault

Sales of the phone will be halted in 10 countries where it has been launched, including S'pore

Sat, Sep 03, 2016 - 5:50 AM

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SAMSUNG Electronics Co is recalling its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones because of a faulty battery and announced a global replacement programme - with this coming just days before rival Apple Inc is set to unveil its newest iPhones.

Sales will be halted in 10 countries, including

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