New Guidelines Include Recalled And Replacement Devices

In response to an October 10, 2016 statement from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and following a recent decision by Samsung to suspend global sales and exchanges of all Galaxy Note 7 devices, the FAA is urging passengers onboard aircraft to power down, and not use, charge, or stow in checked baggage, any Samsung Galaxy Note 7 devices, including recalled and replacement devices.

The FAA issued a Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO) in September outlining restrictions on the devices. Samsung had issued a news release saying it was working with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to investigate the issue with the devices, and asked its partners to stop sales and exchanges of the Galaxy Note 7 while the investigation was ongoing.

Forbes relays a report from the New York Times indicated that Samsung has stopped all production of the Galaxy Note 7.

In the SAFO, the FAA said that operator personnel responsible for cargo processing should know and understand that damaged or safety-recalled lithium batteries—including those installed in equipment and devices—are forbidden on aircraft as air cargo, and that operator personnel responsible for passenger processing and cabin safety should know and understand that damaged or recalled lithium batteries ... including those installed in devices ... may be restricted from carriage or use on the aircraft.

FMI: SAFO