IPhone 4 - Proximity Sensor "stuck" while trying to end a call.

Hello, I have an iPhone 4 that is updated to 4.1. I noticed a few days ago, that when I am on a call (Phone) and I am done and I go to hang up, the iPhone is still in a blank screen mode, like the one where the screen shuts off when u bring it close to your face. and it is stuck on that mode until i hit the Sleep/Unlock button rapidly for about 3 seconds. then it makes the unlock sound and brings me to the lock screen. this is very annoying as with previous iPhones, you would press end call, but now the button isnt there because the screen is still turned off.
This however does not happen when i am calling thru my Apple headset

You have a problem in your phone that needs troubleshooting. Do the basic steps described on page 242 of the User Guide:
Restart phone.
Reset phone (no data loss).
Restore phone in iTunes using a backup (no data loss).
Restore as a new iPhone without using a backup.
If restore as new doesn't help, you have a hardware issue that needs evaluation by Apple.

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