Again, we could not confirm it by looking at the remains of the machine."
There were no serious injuries associated with the fire, the agency said.
A Samsung spokesperson said the company is aware of the situation and “conducting a thorough investigation.”
The Galaxy A21, unveiled in April 2020, features a 4,000-mAh battery.
Alaska Airlines didn’t respond to a request for comment.
The incident is reminiscent of theGalaxy Note 7nightmareSamsung experienced five years ago.
To avoid future problems, the company created an eight-point inspection process for its batteries.
