Icom Inc Probes Explosive Lebanon Radio Incidents

Japanese radio equipment maker Icom Inc is investigating reports that two-way radio devices bearing its logo exploded in Lebanon. Hand-held radios used by Hezbollah detonated, following similar incidents with the group's pagers a day earlier. Icom will update the public via its website as it learns more.

Japanese radio equipment manufacturer Icom Inc announced on Thursday that it is currently investigating news reports of its two-way radio devices exploding in Lebanon.

Reports indicate that hand-held radios used by the armed group Hezbollah detonated on Wednesday across southern Lebanon. This followed similar explosions involving the group's pagers the previous day. Photos revealed the exploded walkie-talkies bore labels marked with 'ICOM' and 'made in Japan.'

In a statement, Icom, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, confirmed it will provide further updates on its website as more information becomes available.

(With inputs from agencies.)