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Galaxy Note 7: Stop selling them. Stop using them, says Samsung

MISSISSAUGA - Samsung issued a press release late Monday to say it is working with relevant regulatory bodies around the world to investigate the recently reported cases where its Galaxy Note7 devices catch fire.There have been multiple reports this year of the smartphones overheating and catching fire and even after Samsung recalled all of the handsets (the Note7 was launched in May) and began replacing them, there have since been more recent reports of some of the replaced devices also catching fire.“Because consumers' safety remains our top priority, Samsung will ask all carrier and retail partners globally to stop sales...