On September 22, 2016 (81 FR 65463), the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) published a safety advisory notice in the federal register to inform the public of the risks associated with transporting damaged, defective, or recalled lithium cells or batteries or portable electronic devices (PEDs), including Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphone devices recently recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) [Recall No. 16-266]. PHMSA is issuing this safety advisory notice in conjunction with the CPSC recall to advise members of the public who wish to carry Samsung Galaxy Note 7 subject to CPSC Recall no. 16-266 aboard aircraft that they must take all of the following precautions: • Turn off the device; • Disconnect the device from any charging equipment; • Disable all applications that could inadvertently activate the phone (e.g., alarm clock); • Protect the power switch to prevent its unintentional activation; and • Keep the device in carry-on baggage or on your person. (Do not place in checked baggage.) Click on the link below to download the full version:
