Harbor Breeze exhaust bath fans sold at Lowe’s stores are being recalled due to fire hazard
About 68,000 Harbor Breeze bath fans with heater and light, manufactured by Delta Electronics (Dongguan) Co. Ltd., are being recalled. […]
Consumer Protection
In the 30 days surrounding July 4th holiday, hundreds of injuries occur
By Rita R. Robison Every year when fireworks are brought out to celebrate the Fourth of July, I get nervous.
It’s time to regulate advertising of high-sugar ‘food’ to kids
Photo: Evan-Amos By Rita R. Robison Many times, I’ve written about the need to regulate fat, salt, and sugar in
Recall of the Week: Bel Air Lighting outdoor wall mount lanterns due to fire, burn, and shock hazards
By Rita R. Robison Bel Air Lighting Inc. is recalling about 99,700 outdoor wall mount lanterns. An electrical short circuit
Consumers urged to buy fruits and vegetables with least amount of pesticide residue
Pesticide residues are widespread on conventional crops, the Environmental Working Group found in analyzing reports by federal agencies. The most
Recall of the Week: Kolcraft strollers due to finger amputation and laceration hazards
By Rita R. Robison Kolcraft Enterprises Inc. is recalling Contours Options three- and four-wheeled strollers, about 36,000 in the United
Recall of the Week: More gel packs recalled by California Innovations due to ingestion hazard
By Rita R. Robison About 880,000 ice/hot and ice gel packs are being recalled by California Innovations. About 248,000 units
Insurance companies can manipulate computer systems to underpay injury claims from all consumers, report shows
The computerized claims’ systems used by most of the nation’s largest insurance companies can be easily adjusted to make broad-scale
Watch out for Memorial Day schemes that target members of the military and their families and supporters
Memorial Day is a time to honor those who serve and remember those who have died in war. But, it’s