Samsung has announced the postponement of the launch of the Galaxy Note 7 into the Nigerian market.

The Note 7 was launched in the United States on August 7 but the company has had to recall the phones due to reports that its batteries explode while charging.

In a statement issued on Tuesday via its Instagram account the company said anyone who has purchased the product should visit its nearest office for replacement.

See announcement below:

Earlier on Tuesday the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) banned the usage of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on Nigerian airlines.