CNN CNNI Simulcast March 28, 2014 07:48:00
They haven't already. that's what has cnn's safety analyst david soucy concerned. he talked to a mechanic who found problems with the way they store these devices. >> having them stored improperly against manufacturer's recommendations is extremely hard on them and it will reduce the battery life to close to half as much as it's intended to. so 15 days or so. >> reporter: duquesne c-comm, the company that makes the pingers for malaysian airlines said high temperature could affect battery life. the manual says they should be stored in a cool, dry environment. we don't know how the recorders on ...