Recall of the Week: Marineland Stealth and Stealth Pro aquarium heaters due to fire and laceration hazards
By Rita R. Robison United Pet Group is recalling about 1.2 million Marineland Stealth and Stealth Pro aquarium heaters. A […]
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Ways to help the planet on Earth Day
We live in challenging times. The economy continues to limp along in a slow recovery from the Great Recession, brought
Recall of the Week: Redken spray mousse foam cans due to possible explosions
By Rita R. Robison Redken 5th Avenue NYC is recalling about 1 million spray mousse foam cans. The aerosol container's
Marketers trick consumers into submitting personal information, then sign them up for ongoing programs with big costs
By Rita R. Robison Two men and their companies are being charged with billing consumers without their consent and not
Beware of tax scams as IRS deadline approaches
By Rita R. Robison Whether you’ve filed your taxes or not, be on the lookout for tax scams. If you
Work-at-home business promoter agrees to change its business practices
By Rita R. Robison Accelerated Mentoring, a Boise company that sells services to assist consumers in operating their own Internet-based
Complaints to Better Business Bureau up 10% in 2010
By Rita R. Robison Consumers filed 1.1 million complaints against North American businesses in 2010, reflecting a 10 percent increase
Stained glass soldering irons are being recalled due to burn hazard
About 69,000 stained glass soldering irons are being recalled by Cooper Tools. The power cord can break at the flex
Phishing e-Mail lottery scam uses Coca-Cola name
By Rita R. Robison A recent e-mail that takes advantage of Coca-Cola's well-recognized name and logo to convince consumers they've