Royal Mail, a leading delivery firm in the UK, has said that it would no longer be sending out the Samsung’s flagship smartphone Galaxy Note 7 over fears of explosion.
The latest smartphone from Samsung is set to go on sale this month in the UK, but the latest decision from Royal Mail means the device could face further delays in reaching the British customers.
Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 features a dual-curved 5.7-inch Quad-HD Super AMOLED display. It is also equipped with next-generation S Pen stylus, improved 12 MP camera, water resistant design, with fast-charging support.
The Royal Mail – the delivery arm of the UK Post Office – decided not to carry any parcel containing Samsung Galaxy Note 7, following a Post Office directive that requires employees to ask about the contents of each package. A report published in Android Authority claimed that the British postal service has refused to carrying the Galaxy Note 7 even if it is being returned to Samsung. According to Android Authority, six post offices have confirmed that they will not ship the new smartphone, and two post offices have decided not to carry any Samsung Galaxy-branded devices. It is interesting to note here that this is not an official decision, and only some post offices are refusing to handle any Samsung smartphones. In any case, this decision by Royal Mail and others will make it difficult for Samsung to recall all affected Note 7 smartphones.
The news about Royal Mail’s decision has come at a time when several airlines are refusing to carry the Galaxy Note 7 following incidents of device overheating and catching fire. Australian airlines Virgin Australia, Qantas, and Jetstar are asking their passengers not to use or recharge the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 during flights over fire concerns. A few days back, an incident of Galaxy Note 7 burning inside of a hotel room was reported. In another incident, the phone burst into flames inside the pocket of a man.
Samsung claimed that it has identified the problem and is recalling the affected devices globally. However earlier this week, a replacement Galaxy Note 7 was found emitting smoke on an aeroplane in the United States.
The US Federal Aviation Administration said it is advising passengers to follow its guidance “in light of recent incidents and concerns raised by Samsung about its Galaxy Note 7 devices.”
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