# Exploded Battery Phone Stickers UNIQFIND's Samsung Galaxy Note7 Case Plays on Its Discontinuation By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-10-24 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-note7-case References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/10/uniqfind-exploded-samsung-galaxy-note-7-iphone-case) & [uniqfind](https://www.uniqfind.com/collections/all/products/explo-sung-iphone-skin) UNIQFIND, a shop that offers elegantly designed accessories for electronics, created a [Samsung](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-3-case) Galaxy Note7 case in memory of the model's dangerous build. After reports surfaced of consumers claiming that their phones had exploded in their pockets and airlines even had to ban the devices from flight, it was recalled and discontinued. Given the frequency of these reports, as well as the discussion that circulated online, the Samsung Galaxy Note7 case for [iPhones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-c1) is a functional novelty product with a strange sense of humor. Dubbed the 'EXPLO-SUNG,' the design emulates the appearance of an exploded battery and even includes Sumsung's brand name on the back, making the case well-suited to smartphone users who are fervently team [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-x-casetify-collection). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Functional Novelty Products:** The expansion of functional novelty product market, combining usability with humor. - **Disruptive Phone Case Designs:** Exploration of phone case designs that are unique and creative. - **Alternative Use of Recalled Product:** Innovative ways to repurpose recalled products, especially for the sense of humor. ### Where This Applies - **Mobile Accessories:** Mobile accessories industry with a focus on innovative and unconventional designs. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics industry that emphasizes on safety and responsible manufacturing practices. - **Tech Industry:** Tech industry that is responsive to consumer safety, and open to alternative uses of recalled products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gaming-Inspired Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-3-case.md) - [Playful Custom Tech Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charm-phone-case.md) - [Power-Providing LED Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starcase.md) - [Hit Show-Themed Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squid-game-x-casetify.md) - [Scent-Encapsulated Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aroma-scent-phone-case.md) - [Fashionable Inflated Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-case-2.md) - [Gorpcore-Inspired Smartphone Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-bounce-case.md) - [Action Button Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bangcase.md) - [Branded Technology Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-x-casetify-collection.md)