As part of its global recall of Galaxy Note 7 after reports of battery explosion surfaced, Samsung Australia has formally recalled 51,060 such devices.
"Samsung Electronics Australia advises all customers who use a Galaxy Note 7 smartphone to power off their device, return it to its place of purchase and use an alternative device until a remedy can be provided," the company said in a statement.
According to theaustralian.com.au, while no battery incidents was reported in Australia, Samsung said it was taking "the proactive and voluntary step" of recalling the 51,060 Galaxy Note 7 smartphones in response to global concerns.
The Rs 59,990 flagship device went on sale in 10 countries.
Samsung is recalling and replacing up to 2.5 million Note 7 devices, with nearly $1 billion dollar cost to the company.
"Customers who have purchased a Galaxy Note7 from Samsung are entitled to a new Galaxy Note7 and a courtesy device until replacement Galaxy Note7 stock arrives or a full refund," Samsung Electronics Australia said.
The delivery of a replacement Galaxy Note 7 to customers is expected within three to four weeks.
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