Samsung Electronics finds faulty BATTERIES caused the Galaxy Note 7s to burst into flames and prompted a massive recall that could cost the firm $19 BILLION.
Samsung Electronics' investigation into what caused some Galaxy Note 7s to catch fire has concluded that the batteries caused the devices to explode, a source said.
The company will likely announce the results of the probe on January 23, revealing what faults led to the massive recall scandal that is said to have cost $19billion.
The firm will also announce new measures it is taking to avoid a repeat of the product safety failures in its future devices.
Samsung could not be immediately reached for comment(media).
The mobile phone's batteries were suspected to be the issue in October as the company began research into the bizarre explosions.
Photos showing the aftermath of the explosive test reveal the charred remains of the smartphone and its battery.
- Samsung's investigation into their Galaxy Note 7 has concluded, reports say
- They have determined that the cause of the phone's explosion were its batteries
- The complete results of the investigation will likely be announced on January 23
- They will also announce new safety measures they will take on for the future
- Countless reports of phones exploding were documented globally
- Samsung issued a mass recall which could cost them as much as $19 billion
