Manufacturer Of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Batteries Caught Fire In China!
Cris Xander JulianoA manufacturer of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 batteries was reported to have caught fire in China according to WCCFTech, despite making huge efforts in making its batteries safer to use by consumers.
The factory belongs to Samsung SDI and the fire started at around 6 AM. Fortunately, a total of nineteen emergency vehicles and more than 110 trained professionals immediately arrived at the scene that has prevented additional damages by the fire. Thankfully no casualties were reported in the incident.
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After everything has cleared, investigation started and it was learned that lithium batteries were the cause of the fire that occurred in a waste deposit area of the factory. Further investigations are being done to make an accurate conclusion.
A report by Bloomberg stated that Samsung SDI was eventually dropped by Samsung Galaxy Note 7 after a probe was completed that discovered flaws in battery manufacturing and design. It was one of the two suppliers for the device. A spokesperson for the company named Shin Yong-doo stated that the fire didn't affect production.
Samsung SDI recently announced that the company is investing $128 million to make its batteries safer to use. Additionally, SDI's batteries will probably be used in Samsung's next flagship smartphone. Meanwhile, Samsung even introduced an 8-point battery safety check that includes devices going through an X-ray scan to ensure its quality and safety.
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