TECH News: Nigeria Issues Samsung A 7-Day Ultimatum On Galaxy Note 7

0 KIKI GIST Monday, September 19, 2016

The Nigerian government has issued a seven-day ultimatum to Samsung Electronics West Africa Limited following the explosion of dozens of its smartphone Galaxy Note 7 while charging.

On behalf of the federal government, the Consumer Protection Council (CPC) called on Samsung to provide information on the full status of its compliance with the global directive on the company on the recall of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7.

In a letter to the company dated September 14, 2016, signed by its Director General, Dupe Atoki, the CPC said:

“The attention of the Council has been drawn to media reports indicating that the lithium-ion batteries for Samsung Galaxy Note 7 are prone to catching fire.”

It stated further that “the said faulty batteries have reportedly caused the phone to explode in 35 separate incidents, sometimes bursting into flames, damaging property and leaking dangerous chemicals,” expressing concern that “some Nigerian consumers may already have purchased the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 for personal or other uses.

“You are, therefore, directed to, within seven days of the receipt of this letter, furnish the Council with information on the full status of your compliance with the global directive of Samsung to recall the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 forthwith, including other measures you may have taken to safeguard the safety and interest of Nigerian consumers in this respect.”