Pediatricians call for new hot dogs and candy designs to prevent kids’ choking
It was heartbreaking to watch parents describe on a TV news program how their child died because he choked on […]
Consumer Protection
Do household cleaners contain ingredients linked to asthma, nerve damage, and other health effects?
Manufacturers of household cleaners often don’t label products so consumers know what’s in them. But an overlooked law that authorizes
New credit card law will save consumers billions a year
The Credit CARD Act of 2009, which went into effect Feb. 22, will save American consumers billions of dollars by
Recall of the Week: Kikkerland foldable step stools due to fall hazard
About 13,000 Kikkerland easy-fold and easy-store step stools distributed by Kikkerland Design Inc., of New York, N.Y., are being recalled
Watch out for scammers who target jobless consumers
It’s hard to believe someone would steal money from a person looking for a job. But unfortunately, no matter how
Why are snow thrower wheels still exploding four years after recall?
Consumers are still being injured by snow blowers or throwers made by MTD Products Inc., of Cleveland. The recalled snow
Recall of the Week: Tiny Love wind chime toys due to puncture and laceration hazards
About 600,000 Tiny Love wind chime toys in the United States and 200,000 in Canada are being recalled, the U.S.
Recall of the Week: Glass water bottles due to laceration hazard
About 11,000 glass water bottles in the United States and 1,200 in Canada are being recalled by Starbucks Coffee Co.,
Boomer Guide Recall of the Week: Daniele Italian salami/salame due to Salmonella contamination
Usually, for the Recall of the Week on this blog, I select a recall that involves a large number of