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[Ninja Scooter]

This reminds me of my jeep

 

[Kthulhu]

And people say Texans are nuts. Why wouldn't you return it ASAP?

 

[LiquidMetal14]

I'm happy with my S6.

 

[negreenfield]

I haven't returned mine yet because I'm waiting to be able to swap because I want to be able to get a non blowing up Note 7. It is however turned off and I'm using an old LG G4 until I find out I can do so.

 

[thechristoph]

Whats so special about the batteries in Note 7s?

They blow up.

 

[……forgetit]

The Note 7 is pretty much done huh? No phone can come back from this much bad PR.

 

[blame space]

it's worth the risk

 

[BobTheFork]

Crashing through the sky,
comes a fearful cry,
SAMSUUUUNG,
SAMSUUUUNG!

 

[kitchenmotors]

I like how people continue to use this phone, even after stories and incidents that keep coming to light. I'm not going to take that chance, but you know, phone wars. And yes, people are stupid and do commit insurance fraud, but people also hold onto phones that have been recalled for exploding batteries.

And when I think about it, some of you people holding onto these phones and saying "mine has been fine" are also putting others at risk, like with public transportation or air travel.

 

[Rest]

Why would you open the door.

People don't understand oxidation.

 

[jstripes]

Sung people just want to watch the world burn.

 

[Shadax the wizard]

it was already plugged in and charging, so if he was going to get back in the car and drive somewhere... why would he forget the phone in his car and go back for it?

All right, fair enough. I just don't get people questioning the man? Maybe he just forgot it or isn't as obsessed with checking his phone as often as other people then? There's nothing 'suspicious' about his behavior.

 

[snacknuts]

Sung people just want to watch the world burn.

 

[AlphaDump]

All right, fair enough. I just don't get people questioning the man? Maybe he just forgot it or isn't as obsessed with checking his phone as often as other people then? There's nothing 'suspicious' about his behavior.

If i leave my car parked with it running, phone charging inside, with the intent to drive off once I get back to it, I am not going back for my phone in the car. I am going back to the car to drive off.

It reads funny. You even said fair enough, so wouldn't that validate my questions?

 

[Shadax the wizard]

If i leave my car parked with it running, phone charging inside, with the intent to drive off once I get back to it, I am not going back for my phone in the car. I am going back to the car to drive off.

It reads funny. You even said fair enough, so wouldn't that validate my questions?

Human gonna human is my point. I don't even question half of the crazy threads here on GAF with odd behaviours; dude wanks in the same room as his sis, couple name their kid Kale Brecken and people eating pineapple pizza. There's always someone out there that strays from the norm.

 

[Starviper]

Human gonna human is my point. I don't even question half of the crazy threads here on GAF with odd behaviours; dude wanks in the same room as his sis, couple name their kid Kale Brecken and people eating pineapple pizza. There's always someone out there that strays from the norm.

Wait what's wrong with pineapple pizza?

 

[Abstrusity]

Wait what's wrong with pineapple pizza?

Everything. You know better. This is like asking, "What's wrong with Chicago style pizza?" when you know that it's not pizza and nothing good has ever come out of Chicago.

 

[bman94]

Holy shit that sucks. Well I guess I'm going to stay clear away from a Note 7. Fucking hell Samsung.

 

[Michael F. Assbender]

Do we know if this is legit? That seems like a massive fire for a phone.

Granted, I'm no expert on fires, cars, or lithium batteries...

 

[Spooky Scary Skeleton]

Florida Man

Instant skepticism right there.

 

[Manmademan]

Do we know if this is legit? That seems like a massive fire for a phone.

Granted, I'm no expert on fires, cars, or lithium batteries...

doesn't take a whole lot honestly.

True story, I was driving in a late 90s geo metro once, and noticed the cigarette lighter was out and rolling around. I stuck it back in to fix it. (pushing it in of course, activates the lighter, heating it up).

I hit a bump a mile or so down the road, the lighter pops out and rolls under the passenger seat.

5 minutes later the entire car is a towering inferno, exactly like in the OP. The insurance adjuster was amazed I survived.

 

[Zee-Row]

Crazy, glad he's okay. Glad I held off on the new Note for now.

Although, Florida Man makes me think of an 8 bit Mega Man villain.

You rang?

 

[Cuburt]

I love my S7 but this is a total shit show.

 

[Breakage]

This phone is grenade with a Samsung logo on it.

 

[Hypemaster]

Things like that tend to happen when you're Florida Man.

 

[Aselith]

The Note 7 is pretty much done huh? No phone can come back from this much bad PR.

I think the Note line will be shuttered/rebranded. Too much stink on it now.

 

[Gr1mLock]

I'm surprised the whole block didn't burn down.

 

[NobleGundam]

Leaves phone in car on a sunny day while charging. What could go wrong?

 

[Unknown Soldier]

I think the Note line will be shuttered/rebranded. Too much stink on it now.

Note has been dead since the 4 anyways. Might as well rebrand it Galaxy S7 Pen or something because that's all they are now these days.

 

[BigBeauford]

Leaves phone in car on a sunny day while charging. What could go wrong?

Most phones overheat and shut off. Then there are phones that think they are a molotov cocktail.

 

[NobleGundam]

Most phones overheat and shut off. Then there are phones that think they are a molotov cocktail.

10/10
Give this man a Note 7

 

[BigBeauford]

10/10
Give this man a Note 7

I've always said never look a gift horse in the mouth. Unless it's going to explode.

 

[neoemonk]

My wife and I went in to do the recall at the Verizon store on Tuesday and the rep there said the battery problem only occurred within the first few days and since it hadn't happened to the phone yet we didn't have anything to worry about.

This was after he had to check to see if we could even do the recall since we threw the box away already.

He explained that it's not even an official recall, but rather a voluntary one and there was nothing to worry about.

 

[Zantetsuken]

I wonder how long he was in the house for? I am a little skeptical because this is Florida Man here.

 

[Michael F. Assbender]

I think the Note line will be shuttered/rebranded. Too much stink on it now.

I haven't seen much mainstream coverage at all. I think it'll be fine.

 

[Kayhan]

His Apple check is in the mail.

 

[Kuro]

might be a brilliant insurance fraud scheme

 

[The Faceless Master]

I don't understand why you all haven't returned your phones already.

The temporary hassle is worth it to not set your life on fire

i just charged my phone in my car today on the way to work.

leaving it unattended is crazy talk tho...

 

[MUnited83]

Whats so special about the batteries in Note 7s?

Its the hot thing right now.

 

[SuperDowns]

Florida.

 

[PHOENIXZERO]

Recalled Samsung Note 7 possible cause of Horry County house fire

Samsung finally explained why Galaxy Note 7 batteries are exploding

And people say Texans are nuts. Why wouldn't you return it ASAP?

It's voluntary recall and it just started, the guy's post is also three days old and the recall was only just announced a few days before that wasn't it? Possible he didn't get the news yet.

EDIT: Yeah, he says in the FB comments in his post that he didn't know because they don't have TV (or well cable) and didn't see the news on the internet. Hell, if it wasn't for seeing the topic about the recall I wouldn't know about it either.

Do we know if this is legit? That seems like a massive fire for a phone.

Granted, I'm no expert on fires, cars, or lithium batteries...

People making batteries explode because it's fun (it gets views) I guess.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMy2_qNO2Y0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMupt_sTf0s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JebU6ZKA9oI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DcpANRFrI4
There's a lot of them...

Leaves phone in car on a sunny day while charging. What could go wrong?

His AC was on and we don't know if the phone was in direct sunlight.

 

[Sora the Cat]

He was taking a desk inside so he left his phone to charge in the car..........hmmmm.

How could he do it any different? I would have done the same. Unless that's a dangerous neighborhood or something like that

 

[Lee Chaolan]

You rang?

:jnc

 

[numble]

He was taking a desk inside so he left his phone to charge in the car..........hmmmm.

What is suspicious about dropping off a purchase and leaving the car running?

We go to a garage sale to grab a desk for Bonnie get back to the house unload the car leave it running AC on to keep the car cool we were planning on grabbing the dog and Bonnie and heading to Petco

 

[FlutterPuffs]

I'm going with insurance fraud on this :/

 

[GloriousBagel]

I haven't sent my phone in, im thinking about swapping it out with an iPhone 7 or a 7+

 

[Aselith]

I haven't sent my phone in, im thinking about swapping it out with an iPhone 7 or a 7+

Do you have the courage?

 

[Unknown Soldier]

Whats so special about the batteries in Note 7s?

They're a real blast

 

[SmackCrackleNPop]

I haven't sent my phone in, im thinking about swapping it out with an iPhone 7 or a 7+

Way to have courage to upgrade to the better phone

 

[Arkos]

Surprise twist - he stole the jeep and didn't notice that the meth shadow people had set it on fire because he was too busy sexting his sister.