Samsung steps up recall of Galaxy Note 7

The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is built to withstand water but not spontaneous combustion. Photo / Getty

Technology giant Samsung is stepping up the urgency of its Galaxy Note 7 recall.

There have been further cases of the devices catching fire since a global recall was issued last week.

Samsung now says people should shut off their phones as soon as possible and take them back.

The company is expediting the exchange process so people can get replacements as soon as possible.

Samsung's website has a message about the Note7.