Jitterbug

Samsung is recalling about 160,000 Jitterbug cell phones. When the recalled cell phones are in a no-service area and display an "out of range, try again later" message, they could fail to connect to emergency 911. This recall involves "Jitterbug" cell phones model numbers SPH-a110 and SPH-a120 with standard key pads and version BB14 software. No other Samsung wireless phones or software versions are included in this recall. The phones, made in Korea, were sold directly to consumers through targeted national advertisements and publications, electronics and drug stores nationwide, and on the Web at www.jitterbug.com from March 2008 through May 2009 for about $150. ... Read Full Story

Samsung Jitterbug phones recalled: the SPH-a120, lef;t, and SPH-a110, right. (Click to enlarge.) [Photo: CPSC ] Samsung and the Consumer Product Safety Commission have issued a recall of Jitterbug cell phones , some of which can fail to connect to 911 under some c;ircumstances. Affected model numbers are SPH-a110 and; SPH-a120 with version BB14 software. The CPSC reports that Samsung and Jitterbug are contacting customers directly to schedule a free software upgrade. If you own one of the recalled models and haven't yet been contacted, call Samsung toll-free at (866) 304-4980. Related External Links China Trade Information » PetroChina Q4 profit plunges 39% for … Spain’s Unemployment Continues Its ... Read Full Story

Samsung has announced it is recalling several thousand " Jitterbug " cell phones because the Consumer Product Safety Commission found that in no service areas the phones could fail to connect to emergency 911 services. The phones being recalled (approximately 160,000) are model numbers SPH-a110 and SPH-a120, which were sold between March 2008 and May 2009. Samsung is in the process of contacting consumers to schedule a free software upgrade; however customers not yet notified can call the company at (866) 304-4980.   Read Full Story

On May 22, 2009, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission published a recall alert along with Jitterbug’s and Samsung’s, the manufacturer of the Jitterbug cell phone, issuance of a voluntary safety recall notice indicating that 160,000 of the Jitterbug cell phones that were sold between March 2008 and May 2009 may not be able to call 9-1-1 in case of an emergency when the phone is outside of the Jitterbug calling service area. The recall notices state that owners of potentially affected phones will be notified by mail of what they need to do to correct the problem. If you have not received a ... Read Full Story

GreatCall, Inc., creator of the Jitterbug cell phone, and Verizon Wireless today announced that the Jitterbug will now run on the Verizon Wireless network through the wireless leader’s open development program. Continue reading... Read Full Story