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Samsung Recalling Jitterbug Cell Phones That Don't Connect to 911

When you market a cell phone to senior citizens by touting a "Live Nurse" option, you'd darn well better make sure that the 911 service works. We've gotten word from The Consumerist that Samsung is recalling a batch of its Jitterbug pay-as-you-go phones because they apparently cannot reach 911 when outside of a service area.

Last Friday, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission released a report stating that the Jitterbug SPH-a110 and the SPH-a120 might fail to connect to 911 in some rural areas. According to FCC mandates, all cell phones must be able to connect to 911 -- even in no-service areas. Fortunately, all it takes is a free software update and your Jitterbug will be good to go.

If you bought one of these babies between March 2008 and May 2009, get thee in touch with Samsung at (866) 304-4980, or head on over to a service center at your neighborhood Best Buy. [From: The Consumerist]

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