Wall Street and big banks ambush appointment of Elizabeth Warren to head new consumer financial protection bureau
Consumer news doesn’t often make headlines, but the selection of Richard Cordray, a former Ohio attorney general, instead of […]
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Recall of the Week: Changzhou Globe Tool Group electric log splitters due to laceration or amputation hazard
Changzhou Globe Tool Group Co. Ltd. is recalling about 20,000 Task Force 5-ton electric log splitters. The electric log
Beware of notary publics who offer online services
Consumers in several states reported being contacted by an electronic notarization service provider. The provider claimed their service could offer
Additional mortgage relief offered to unemployed homeowners
Photo: Donna McNeely By Rita R. Robison For consumers who are unemployed and worried about paying their mortgages, there’s
Fireworks large and small can cause devastating injuries, death
By Rita R. Robison With its jaunty, patriotic music, the fireworks safety video begins, it seems, with a
Long-awaited, tougher crib standards finally adopted
Yesterday, new crib standards went into effect that will help protect children from injuries and death. All importers, distributors, manufacturers,
Recall of the Week: Pourable NAPAfire and FIREGEL Gel Fuel bottles and jugs
By Rita R. Robison About 460,000 Pourable NAPAfire and FIREGEL Gel Fuel bottles and jugs distributed by Napa Home &
Recall of the Week: Calphalon Contemporary Cutlery Knife Sets due to laceration hazard
By Rita R. Robison Calphalon Corp. is recalling about 217,000 Calphalon Contemporary Cutlery Knife Sets in the United States and
American Girl Crafts Pearly Beads & Ribbon Bracelets kits are being recalled due to violation of lead paint standard
Distributor EKSuccess Brands, a division of Wilton Brands Inc., is recalling about 75,000 American Girl Crafts Pearly Beads & Ribbon