Month: September 2016

In the News: September 26, 2016

                             SAMSUNG REMAINS IN GLOBAL HEADLINES >Samsung unloads Tech shares as it braces for Galaxy Note7 recall costs September 18, 2016, The Wall Street Journal Cash from more »

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In the News: September 19, 2016

SAMSUNG: DOMINATING GLOBAL PRODUCT SAFETY NEWS OVER HANDLING OF RECALL Samsung recalls Galaxy Note7 smartphones due to serious fire and burn hazards September 15, 2016, cpsc.gov Samsung has announced a recall of the Galaxy Note7 smartphones in cooperation with the more »

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In the News: September 12, 2016

Goodman Co. agrees to pay $5.55 million for delay and misrepresentations in reporting fire hazard involving air conditioner/heater September 8, 2016, cpsc.gov The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the $5.55 million settlement and agreement to other terms of a consent more »

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In the News: September 5, 2016

Consumer Reports criticizes Samsung’s Galaxy Note recall  September 4, 2016, The Next Web Consumer Reports is challenging Samsung’s recall of Galaxy Note 7 after it started straight-up exploding, claiming it was not good enough. The recall is being handled directly more »

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