Samsung Electronics Co. temporarily halted production of Note 7 smartphones after customer complaints about safety issues with replacement devices thought to be safe, said a person with direct knowledge of the matter.
The person asked not to be identified as the decision hasn’t been made public. The decision was made as some U.S. carriers stop sales of the device amid concerns a battery problem that led to a global recall are affecting replacements. Calls seeking comment from Samsung weren’t immediately answered. Samsung shares fell as much as 4.6 percent in Seoul.
