As replacement Note7s catch fire, we're nearing a 'permanent suspension' of our Note7

[cdmagurus.com]

On August 24, we named (http://www.greenbot.com/article/3105587/mobile/best-android-phones.html) the Samsung Galaxy Note7 the best phablet available—this based on our glowing August 16 review (http://www.greenbot.com/article/3107986/android/samsung-galaxy-note-7-review-a-pricey-phablet-made-for-power-users.html). Then Note7s starting catching on fire en masse, prompting us to “temporarily suspend” our recommendation. Today, Samsung’s Note7 problem looks all but unsalvageable. Phones deemed safe by Samsung—replacement phones—are reportedly catching on fire. So we’re now considering a permanent suspension of our buy recommendation unless Samsung acts swiftly and transparently in sharing exactly what’s wrong with its phone, and providing reassuring evidence that its fire hazard has been rectified.
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