Samsung will replace more than 2.5 million Galaxy Note7 devices

With at least 35 cases of Samsung's new Galaxy Note7 catching fire while charging, Samsung has halted further shipments of its devices. 
The South Korean company will replace the phones that have already been sold, were at retailers and were in transit, Samsung said Friday. Future shipments are delayed.  
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How much will the ordeal cost the conglomerate? 
It's difficult to peg given the global sc