How to check if your Samsung Galaxy Note7 is likely to catch fire

As you’ll no doubt know by now, Samsung has recalled its Galaxy Note7 smartphone because there is a danger of the battery exploding. An OTA update that limits the charging capacity of the battery has been issued which should reduce the danger, but if you own a Note7, you need to be looking to return it as quickly as possible.

The chances of your phone catching fire are slim, but even so you don’t really want to be carrying what is potentially a small bomb around with you. Here’s how you can check if you’re at risk.

Go to the US Galaxy Note 7 Safety Recall website and enter the IMEI or serial number of your phone without spaces into the box on the site.

If you’re not sure what it is, look on the back of your phone or go to Apps > Settings > IMEI information or serial number.

The site will then tell you whether the battery is safe or not.

You can also check your phone’s safety using the Samsung+ app.