Online marketers scammed consumers out of more than $450 million dollars with ‘free’ trial offers, FTC charges
By Rita R. Robison Jesse Willms and 10 companies he controls allegedly raked in more than $450 million from consumers […]
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Safety agency urges consumers not to use phil&teds USA clip-on-table top chairs due to serious dangers to children
By Rita R. Robison Consumers shouldn’t use some "metoo" clip-on table top chairs imported by phil&teds USA, because they put
Recall of the Week: Telstar and Electra brand light bulbs due to fire hazard
By Rita R. Robison About 317,000 light bulbs are being recalled by Telstar Products, doing business as Sprint International Inc.
Consumer groups urge Congress to reject bill that weakens product safety laws
A coalition of consumer, health, and safety groups today called on Congress to reject a bill that would diminish
Recall of the Week: Ryobi ¼ sheet sanders due to laceration hazard
By Rita R. Robison One World Technologies Inc. is recalling about 300,000 Ryobi ¼ sheet sanders Pieces of the fan
Recall of the Week: Toyota Tundra trucks due to faulty drive shaft component
Flickr photo: Soul Rider.222 By Rita R. Robison Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. is recalling about 51,000 2011 Tundra trucks to
Effects of Chernobyl deadly, costly, long lasting
By Rita R. Robison Like many people, I thought pouring concrete over the failed Chernobyl nuclear power plant solved the
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
Best wishes on Earth Day
By Rita R. Robison On Earth Day 2011, the Environmental Protection Agency is asking people to Pick Five. Choose at