Samsung recalled 2.5 million phones last week after reports emerged of
the device exploding during or after charging.
And airline passengers were warned by US authorities
not to switch on or charge the phones while on board.
The South Korean company said it would replace all devices
that were handed in from 19 September.
A statement by Samsung,
the world’s biggest mobile phone maker,
said "our customers’ safety is an absolute priority".
"Until a replacement device is provided,
Samsung asks all customers with
a Galaxy Note 7 smartphone to power down your device
and return it to its place of purchase at your earliest opportunity,"
the statement added.

JimLin
2016-09-15