A 6-year-old boy A 6-year-old, from Brooklyn, New York, has been reportedly injured by an exploding Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphone, according to New York Post reports.
The Note 7, on release in August, was extremely well reviewed. But public opinion quickly soured on reports of dozens of the devices exploding, and the South Korean company ultimately issued ultimately issued a recall - a move that may cost it $1 billion.
According to CNN Money, Shares of the world's biggest smartphone maker plunged 7% Monday after the company told owners of its high-end Galaxy Note 7 phone to stop using the devices over concerns they can burst into flames while charging.
The boy was reportedly using the phone on Saturday when it "suddenly burst into flames" burning his body. He had to go to the hospital, and has since returned home, his grandmother told New York Post: "He doesn't want to see or go near any phones. He's been crying to his mother."
Samsung authorities is recommending that anyone who has a Galaxy Note 7 turns it off right now, and returns it in exchange for a non-defective unit.
Airlines also issued out warning that passengers are not allowed to use the phone (or to charge them) when aboard an airplane.
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