After Reports of Fire, Verizon Recalls Mobile Hotspots Distributed in NJ [telecom]

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Verizon has issued a recall for one of its mobile hotspot products after reports that the devices overheated and caused fire, according to to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The recall specifically involves about 2.5 million units of the Ellipsis Jetpack mobile hotspots that were distributed in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, CPSC said. Verizon said that it has received at least 15 reports of the lithium-ion battery in the devices overheating and six reports of fire damage. At least two reports involved burn injuries.