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Samsung Galaxy Note 7 owners warned to stop using phones at risk of exploding

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Olivia Solon in San Francisco
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Company recalled 2.5m phones last week following reports that some units had caught on fire during or after charging, saying battery problems are responsible

Samsung has warned owners of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphone to stop using the device or exchange it urgently since it runs the risk of exploding.

The South Korean company recalled 2.5m phones last week following reports that some units had caught fire during or after charging. One six-year-old from New York was reportedly using a Galaxy Note 7 to watch videos on Saturday when it burst into flames, causing burns to his body.

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