PHMSA Issues Safety Advisory on Recalled Samsung Phone

Cargo shipments of recalled lithium cells or batteries or portable electronic devices, such as the Samsung Galaxy Note7, require a permit from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) associate administrator for hazardous materials safety, PHMSA said in a safety advisory (here). The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall notice for the device due to a fire hazard (see 1609160009). Passengers or crew can only carry such devices aboard aircraft if they take certain steps, such as turning of the device and preventing accidental activation, beforehand, PHMSA said.