Recall of the Week: Gas grills being recalled due to fire and burn hazards
Perfect Flame SLG Series Gas Grills, about 663,000 in the United States and about 1,700 in Canada, are being recalled […]
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How to choose a facility for your mammogram screening
Years ago, when I wrote about the possible dangers of radiation doses from mammograms, I followed the consumer recommendations to
Maclaren strollers are being recalled after 12 fingertips severed
About one million strollers, distributed by Maclaren USA Inc., of South Norwalk, Conn., are being recalled. The stroller’s hinge mechanism
What are the most dangerous times to drive?
More than 40,000 people are killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes every year. That’s about 110 people daily throughout the
Which 2009 vehicles are the most dangerous?
A list of 2009’s most dangerous vehicles has been compiled Forbes magazine. Forbes researchers used crash results from the Insurance
Recall of the Week: Halloween flashlights sold at Target recalled due to burn hazard
About 610,000 flashlights sold at Target are being recalled because the flashlights can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard
MoneyGram to pay $18 millions to settle fraud charges
MoneyGram International Inc., the second-largest money transfer service in the United States, will pay $18 million to settle Federal Trade
Recall of the Week: Ford vehicles due to fire danger
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is alerting owners of Ford vehicles about a fire hazard involving an additional 4.5
Beware of ads with teeth-whitening claims
The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be extremely wary of pervasive online ads offering the promise of a