Recall of the Week: Remote control kits for electric fireplaces and stoves
About 700,000 remote control kits for electric fireplaces and stoves are being recalled, reports the U.S. Consumer Product Safety […]
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Recall of the Week: Therma Scarf scarves with microwaveable heat packs due fire and burn hazards
About 98,500 Therma Scarf scarves in the United States and about 1,500 in Canada are being recalled, reports the U.S.
Top 10 tips to protect yourself as a consumer
It’s National Consumer Protection Week. This year’s theme, Dollars & Sense: Rated “A” for All Ages, highlights the importance of
Oprah offering discounted DVDs of ‘Food Inc.’
After writing about the documentary film “Food Inc.” in my last post, it was great to turn on the TV
‘Food Inc.,’ the movie, offers 10 startling details on the American food system
When I was finally able to watch “Food Inc.,” the Academy Award-nominated documentary, I expected to see images of animals
Should you throw away your Pyrex glass bakeware?
When I was doing consumer research, I ran across an article on exploding Pyrex cookware. Since I recently received a
Recall of the Week: 94 food items contaminated with Salmonella Tennessee
Hydrolyzed vegetable protein or HVP found in 94 products is being recalled due to contamination with Salmonella Tennessee, the U.S.
Agency offers advice to consumers on handling debt collectors
Having problems with debt collectors? Take a look at this video, "Debt Collection: Know Your Rights," by the Federal Trade
Bristol model and Martha Stewart Collection enameled steel tea kettles are being recalled due to burn hazards
About 132,000 Copco and Wild Leaf Tea Co. Bristol model and Martha Stewart Collection enameled steel tea kettles are being