Hold off buying that iPhone 4: Hardware recall inevitable?

Cult of Mac is reporting that:

Apple will be forced to recall the iPhone 4 following Consumer Reports tests proving the “Death Grip” antenna issue is not software related, but a hardware flaw, PR experts say.

“Apple will be forced to do a recall of this product,” said Professor Matthew Seeger, an expert in crisis communication. “It’s critically important. The brand image is the most important thing Apple has. This is potentially devastating.”

Read on at the Cult of Mac.

Do you think a hardware recall is required? Or will a software fix be enough — along with a free plastic ‘bumper’?