Exploding Pagers Made in Hungary, Says Taiwanese Firm

The Taiwanese pager manufacturer whose branding appeared on remnants of beepers that exploded in Lebanon says that they were manufactured by another company in Hungary. The model of pagers used in detonations in Lebanon was made by Budapest-based BAC Consulting, Taiwanese firm Gold Apollo claimed on Wednesday. It said it had only licensed out its brand to the company and was not involved in the production of the devices. Thousands of people across Lebanon were injured as their handheld pagers exploded on Sept. 17, Lebanese state media and security officials said. Images of destroyed pagers analysed by Reuters showed a format and stickers on the back that were consistent with pagers made by Gold Apollo....