After all the battery explosion incidents and Samsung's Note 7's recall program, the device's misfortune hasn't ended yet. Apparently, the Note 7 is now beginning to get banned, and Stockton University is the first to do a total campus ban of the Galaxy Note 7. The question right now is if other universities and establishments would follow this measure or not.
New Jersey Stockton University On Note 7 Ban
Amid the non-dying issue about the dangers brought about by the Galaxy Note 7, Stockton University initiated the ban of the said device. Samsung has started a recall program on more than two million units of Note 7 that have already been sold. However, it is possible that not everyone has returned their devices yet, as there are still a few incidents of battery explosions that get reported every few days.
Dean of Stockton University Pedro Santana says that the university wants to take a proactive step to assure everyone that their campus is safe and far from possible fire. According to a source, the ban started at 5 pm and all students who own a Note 7 were not allowed to use the phone while they are inside the campus. This new rule was sent to students via email and social accounts. According to the dean, the ban will not end until all units that have been part of the first release have successfully been replaced.
As per another source, there have not been any incident of Note 7 explosions on the Stockton campus. However, the university officials took initiative and prevented such misfortunes by banning the Note 7. Santana said, "The bottom line is, we don't want it on our campus,"
More Companies Taking A Safety Step Against Note 7
A few weeks ago, there have also been reports about airlines banning the use of the Note 7 while in flight. A couple of Australian airlines have implemented a rule banning passengers from using or charging the Note 7 while flying. According to authorities, these airlines initiated the ban themselves without having to be told. This incident only goes to show the scare brought about by the Note 7 units that are a part of the recall program.
As of now, it's not yet clear whether all units have been sent back or not. Until Samsung officially announces that all units that are in the hands of consumers are safe, then nothing is certain yet.
