Statement from Disney

“Since issues were first raised about the safety of cellular telephones when held to the ear, we have been examining the available scientific research and literature and are mindful of the Food and Drug Administration statements that there is no conclusive evidence that they present a health risk. However, because the well-being of our customers is our first priority, we have decided to discontinue the licensing of our characters for use on cellular telephones until there is reliable scientific evidence establishing the absence of any such risk.”-John Singh, spokesman for Disney Consumer Products, in a Nov. 22 statement to ABC in advance of last Thursday’s 20/20 broadcast on teens and mobile phones.