Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones have been banned from all planes in the US following reports of the devices catching fire.
The order from the country's Transportation Department bars owners from carrying on the phones or taking them in baggage during flights.
It warned that people who packed the devices in checked luggage raised the risk of "a catastrophic incident", and passengers caught attempting to bring them on a plane could be fined or have them confiscated.
Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said: "We recognise that banning these phones from airlines will inconvenience some passengers, but the safety of all those aboard an aircraft must take priority.
"We are taking this additional step because even one fire incident inflight poses a high risk of severe personal injury and puts many lives at risk."
Earlier this week, Samsung permanently discontinued production and sales of the Note 7worldwide.
It made the decision after failing to overcome lithium-ion battery problems which led to phones overheating and exploding.
The South Korean firm said its profits will take a £4.3bn hit from costs associated with its failed smartphone.
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