Verizon Recalls Mobile Hotspots Sold to Schools, in Stores

Verizon Recalls Mobile Hotspots Sold to Schools, in Stores
A Verizon logo is displayed on a building in New York City, on June 5, 2008. Spencer Platt/Getty Images
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NEW YORK—Verizon is recalling 2.5 million mobile hotspots after some reports of overheating and two reports of minor burns.

The 4G hotspots were used by schools and sold by stores. They are called Ellipsis Jetpack mobile hotspots and were imported by Franklin Wireless in San Diego.