CPSC recall 16266
Samsung Galaxy Note7 smartphones sold prior to September 15, 2016
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2016-10-27
On 2016-10-27 the CPSC announced a recall of Samsung Galaxy Note7 smartphones sold prior to September 15, 2016 by Samsung Electronics America, citing the lithium-ion battery in the Galaxy Note7 smartphones can overheat and catch fire, posing a serious burn hazard to consumers.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16266 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2016-09-15 |
| Published | 2016-10-27 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Samsung Electronics America |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Samsung Galaxy Note7 smartphones sold prior to September 15, 2016 | 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.
Reason
The lithium-ion battery in the Galaxy Note7 smartphones can overheat and catch fire, posing a serious burn hazard to consumers.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Samsung-Recalls-Galaxy-Note7-Smartphones
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