Japan's Icom investigating radio devices carrying its logo after Lebanon blasts

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19-09-2024, 08:24

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Japanese radio equipment maker Icom Inc (6820.T), opens new tab said on Thursday that it was investigating the facts regarding news reports that two-way radio devices bearing its logo have exploded in Lebanon.

Hand-held radios used by armed group Hezbollah detonated on Wednesday across Lebanon's south, after similar explosions of the group's pagers the day before. Images of the exploded walkie-talkies showed labels with "ICOM" and "made in Japan."

Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed Icom said in a statement, opens new tab that it would release updated information on the matter as it becomes available on its website.

source: REUTERS