NEW YORK, April 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Franklin Wireless Corporation (“Franklin Wireless” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FKWL). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.

The investigation concerns whether Franklin Wireless and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.

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On April 9, 2021, Franklin Wireless issued a press release announcing that the Company “has been notified that Verizon Wireless has issued a voluntary recall of its Jetpack Hotspot devices imported by Franklin.” Verizon Wireless’s recall was prompted by reports of the lithium-ion batteries in the devices overheating, posing a fire hazard.

On this news, Franklin Wireless’s stock price fell $4.07 per share, or 23.49%, to close at $13.26 per share on April 9, 2021.

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CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com
888-476-6529 ext. 7980