Icom emphasized that they have long warned of counterfeit IC-V82 transceivers flooding the market, leading to severe safety concerns linked to their use.
The situation escalated dangerously when walkie-talkies owned by Hezbollah members exploded, resulting in over 20 fatalities and hundreds of injuries due to counterfeit models.
While Icom ceased shipments of the IC-V82 model a decade ago, the company is now investigating the origins of the malfunctioning devices that caused the blasts.
Icom's extensive history and commitment to quality assurance highlighted their active role in combating counterfeit products, underscoring the significant risks posed to public safety.
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