Recall of the Week: Lenovo ThinkCentre desktop computers due to fire hazard
By Rita R. Robison About 50,500 Lenovo ThinkCentre M70z and M90z desktop computers are being recalled by Lenovo. A defect […]
Consumer Protection
Can you stop robocalls?
Over the last year or so, I’ve received dozens of robocalls from Cardholder Services and other companies. Lately, the pitch
How to be successful when filing insurance claims
Companies that insure homes paid about $35 billion in loss claims last year, and auto insurers say they’re alarmed about
Recall of the Week: Toyota Tacomas for airbags that may not deploy and Camrys, Venzas for defective lamp switches
By Rita R. Robison Toyota is recalling nearly 500,000 Tacoma trucks, manufactured from Sept. 14, 2004, through Aug. 29, 2008.
Carcinogens found in regular and diet Coke and Pepsi, consumer group says
Coca-Cola, Pepsi-Cola, Diet Coke, and Diet Pepsi contain high levels of 4-methylimidazole or 4-MI, a known animal carcinogen, a new
National Consumer Protection Week: Take action to become an alert, informed consumer
This week, March 4 through 10, is National Consumer Protection Week. Here are some suggestions from consumer groups and government
Recall of the Week: Worthington gas cylinders due to fire hazard
By Rita R. Robison Worthington Cylinders Wisconsin is recalling more than 29 million Map Pro, Propylene, and MAPP Gas Cylinders
EPA to conduct safety reviews on 83 highly toxic chemicals
By Rita R. Robison While Congress continues to fail to update toxic chemical laws and regulations, the U.S. Environmental Protection
FDA should reject Qnexa, another dangerous diet pill, consumer groups says
The diet drug Qnexa shouldn’t be approve because it can cause serious cardiovascular problems, Public Citizen, a consumer advocacy group,