A Japanese handheld radio manufacturer has distanced itself from walkie-talkies bearing its logo that exploded in Lebanon, saying it discontinued production of the devices a decade ago.

The walkie-talkies that exploded in Lebanon Wednesday have not been made for over a decade, according to Japan's Icom Inc. The company's brand name was on the devices.

Japanese radio equipment maker Icom said it no longer produces or sells two-way radio devices which reportedly exploded in Lebanon.