Japanese radio equipment maker Icom Inc said on Thursday that it was investigating the facts regarding news reports that two-way radio devices bearing its logo have exploded in Lebanon.
“Earlier today in worldwide media, there have been reports that two-way radio devices bearing the Icom logo have exploded in Lebanon,” the company said in a statement.
“We are currently investigating the facts surrounding this matter. We will release updated information as it becomes available on our website,” the Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed firm added.
The company has said that production of model IC-V82, which appeared to be the model in the images, was phased out in 2014.
Images of the exploded walkie-talkies showed labels with “ICOM” and “made in Japan.”