Energizer rotating night lights sold at Target are being recalled due to burn hazard
Energizer is recalling about 260,000 rotating night lights. The night lights can overheat and smoke, posing a burn […]
Consumer Protection
Feds crack down on ‘Ab Circle Pro,’ other infomercial companies
Sometimes when I’m blogging into the night, infomercials come on and drone in my ear because I’m too intent on
Recall of the Week: Expanded recall of cantaloupes by Burch Equipment, with the addition of honeydew melons
Photo: Luigi Riganese North Carolina-based Burch Equipment is expanding its recall to include all of this growing season's cantaloupes and
Top 10 consumer complaints in the nation
Cars, credit, and home repair and construction again topped the list of complaints made to state and local consumer protection
BBB: Watch out for election-related scams
By Rita R. Robison Scammers are already gearing up for this year’s presidential election, from robocalls offering a “free cruise”
Recall of the Week: GE dishwashers due to fire hazard
By Rita R. Robison GE Appliances is recalling about 1.3 million GE, GE Adora, GE Eterna, GE Profile, and Hotpoint
Watch out for scam artists if you’ve had damage to your home from a wildfire
Major property damage after a disaster can attract criminals who are looking for ways to make money fast. Repair workers
Recall of the Week: Samuel Lawrence Furniture sleigh bed frames due to fall hazard
By Rita R. Robison Samuel Lawrence Furniture is expanding the recall of Full- and Twin-Size Bordeaux Collection Bed Frames, with
Safety agency sues over magnetic toys Buckyballs and Buckycubes due to intestinal injuries after swallowing
To prevent children from suffering further harm, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission staff filed an administrative complaint Wednesday against Maxfield