Concern about the replacement models began with a model burning through the carpet on a Southwest flight and has not slowed since. Over the weekend, the additional reports came to light and may have left Samsung with no other option. It has been over a month since the Galaxy Note 7 recall began due to issues with its battery cell, and if the reports are confirmed we may be in line for a second recall. We have contacted Samsung, as well as the CPSC, and will update this post if there is a response.

Update: Citing their own sources, the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg also say Samsung has suspended production of the Galaxy Note 7.

Update 2: BBC News' Reporter Rory Cellan-Jones tweeted the following statement, attributed to Samsung.