Recall of the Week: BUSA children’s folding tent due to laceration and puncture hazards
By Rita R. Robison IKEA North America Service is recalling about 58,000 BUSA children’s folding tents, 51,000 in the United […]
Consumer Protection
Company agrees to pay $1 million penalty for failure to report defective toy dart gun sets
By Rita R. Robison Henry Gordy International Inc. has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $1 million to settle
Consumer groups cheer decision by H&R Block to discontinue refund anticipation loans
By Rita R. Robison Consumer advocates applaud the announcement by H&R Block, the nation’s largest tax preparation chain, that it
Recall of the Week: RedMax brushcutter/trimmers due to fire hazard
By Rita R. Robison About 10,500 RedMax brushcutter/trimmer are being recalled. The brushcutter/trimmers were manufacturered by Husqvarna Zenoah Co. Ltd.,
FTC asks court to halt mortgage relief scam
Christopher Mallett, a San Antonio, Texas-based “lead generator,” deceived consumers by using multiple websites to impersonate federal consumer assistance agencies
Recall of the Week: Bridgeway bicycles due to fall hazard
By Rita R. Robison About 91,000 Bridgeway bicycles are being recalled. Imported by Bridgeway International, the bicycle chain can break,
Banks continue to rake in huge amounts in overdraft fees
By Rita R. Robison Overdraft fees continue to bring in billions for banks, even after a peak in revenues from
Recall of the Week: Chefmate Blender due to laceration hazard
By Rita R. Robison Target Corp. is recalling about 304,000 Chefmate 6-Speed Blenders. While in operation, the plastic pitcher can
Recall of the Week: Pourable gel fuels made by nine companies due to flash fire and burn hazards
All pourable gel fuels made or sold by nine companies are being recalled due to the risks of flash fire