Samsung Electronics mobile chief issued a public apology for a varied number of reasons regarding the recently-released Galaxy Note 7. After the highly-anticipated device was released, users reported various issues like. Now, the United States have banned the smart phone on all air flights.
Samsung Chief Issues Public Apology
Korean new site The Investor reported that Samsung Electronics chief issued a public apology following the Galaxy Note 7 fiasco. Since reports of the faulty device came about, mobile chief Koh Dong-Jin promised to find the exact cause of the issue.
Dong-Jin then admitted that the team at Samsung is frustrated with the Galaxy Note 7 crisis. He pleaded to investors to remain patient and expressed gratitude to all Samsung Electronics board members for their support.
Aside from the Samsung Electronics board members, the employees also expressed their support for the president of the company on various online message boards. While Samsung Electronics could very well ax Koh Dong-Jin from his position, however, he remains in position.
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 has since been recalled from the market. It remains unknown if Samsung Electronics will continue its Galaxy line.
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 devices -- which are known to catch fire -- are being banned from all US flights https://t.co/qJjQI23mmm pic.twitter.com/1s4da8w8pG
— CNN (@CNN) October 15, 2016
U.S. Bans Galaxy Note 7 In All Flights
Meanwhile, Reuters reported that U.S. has banned Samsung Galaxy Note 7 devices on all its flights starting Saturday noon. The emergency order was issued after numerous reports of the devices catching fire have been made.
"We recognize that banning these phones from airlines will inconvenience some passengers, but the safety of all those aboard an aircraft must take priority," Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said. The Transportation Department has issued a warning to all passengers regarding the Samsung Galaxy Note 7.
The device is said to be a risk of a catastrophic incident. Those who violate the ban will be subject to criminal prosecution on top of fines. In the United States, there are 96 reports of the device overheating. Check out Samsung Electronics apologize for the Note 7 fiasco in the video below.
