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Samsung Recalls to Upgrade Certain Cell Phones; Could Fail to Reach Emergency 911 in a No-Service Area

CPSC · 09744 · published 2009-05-22

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Hazard

The recalled cell phones that are in a no-service area and display an "out of range, try again later" message could fail to connect to emergency 911.

Remedy

Samsung and Jitterbug are directly contacting consumers to schedule a free software upgrade. Consumers should call Samsung if they have not already been contacted.

The text above is quoted verbatim from the CPSC record. Confirm the affected units and the remedy with the manufacturer or CPSC. Recall data may be incomplete, delayed, or superseded.

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Affected products

Samsung Telecommunications America, of Richardson, Texas

Samsung "Jitterbug" Cell Phones

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