That’s one fiery device.
A June 6 clip on the platform has reignited buzz in regards to the infamous Galaxy Note 7, the smartphone so dangerous it’s banned from the skies attributable to the opportunity of its battery overheating and potentially exploding or catching on fire.
In a video that racked up 2.5 million views, TikToker K-Shawn Brower (@malckbro) filmed an airport warning that read: “FAA BANNED ITEM / Samsung Galaxy Note 7 / Individuals may NOT transport this device on their person, in carry-on baggage, or in checked baggage on flights to, from, or inside the US.”
The phone is on the TSA’s official no-fly list, where feds make it clear: this gadget’s grounded for good.
On the agency’s website, it notes, “The U.S. Department of Transportation, with the Federal Aviation Administration and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, have issued an emergency order to ban all Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphone devices from air transportation in the US.”
The statement further explained, “Individuals who own or possess a Samsung Galaxy Note7 device may not transport the device on their person, in carry-on baggage, or in checked baggage on flights to, from, or inside the US.”
Some blindsided viewers ran to the comment section of the social media video, eager to know what the heck was occurring. Others knew the reply.
“Why is it banned?” one asked as one other quipped, “Not me watching this on my Samsung Galaxy Note 7.”
Another person replied, “That phone is from 2016. It’s almost 10 years old. No person must have that phone anymore since it’s too outdated. After some time, Google stops doing updates for older phones.”
An extra user commented, “probably since it’s been known to have issues with its battery that may spontaneously catch fire. there’s videos of it everywhere in the web, a few of them are older but there’s plenty of videos of it.”
As reported by Indy100, in 2016, Samsung conducted a “thorough investigation and located a battery cell issue.”
The corporate further added, “To this point (as of September 1) there have been 35 cases which were reported globally and we’re currently conducting a radical inspection with our suppliers to discover possible affected batteries out there. Nonetheless, because our customers’ safety is an absolute priority at Samsung, now we have stopped sales of the Galaxy Note 7.”
In other related news, The Post reported last month that the TSA has officially grounded a travel essential — banning portable chargers and power banks from checked luggage after a brand new FAA advisory.
Under the updated rules, any device using lithium-ion or lithium-metal batteries — including power banks and phone charging cases — must now fly in carry-ons only. Checked bags? Off limits.
“When a carry-on bag is checked on the gate or at planeside, all spare lithium batteries and power banks should be faraway from the bag and kept with the passenger within the aircraft cabin. The battery terminals should be protected against short circuit,” the FAA said.
Nearly all portable chargers run on lithium batteries, so most travelers hauling the handy holiday must-have are getting zapped by the brand new ban.
Looks like in relation to explosive devices — and explosive trends — TikTok and the TSA are each keeping receipts.
