Product Safety Alert: Deadly dangers from water-walking balls
Consumers should stop taking part in water walking, a new type of water-related recreational activity, due to the potential risks […]
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Recall of the Week: Lasko box fans due to fire hazard
By Rita R. Robison Lasko Products Inc. is recalling about 4.8 million box fans. An electrical failure in the fan's
What were your best and worst consumer experiences this week?
By Rita R. Robison What were your best and worst consumer experiences this week? Which consumer happenings cheered you this
Health care reform now one year old, but action is needed so progress isn’t lost
By Rita R. Robison Today, I received an e-mail from Elisabeth MacNamara, president of the League of Woman Voters of
FDA investigating whether synthetic food dyes affect children’s behavior
By Rita R. Robison Synthetic food dyes should be banned and warnings need to be placed on products containing the
Recall of the Week: Gasoline-powered backpack blowers and mister dusters due to fire hazard
About 18,000 gasoline-powered backpack blowers and mister dusters are being recalled by Maruyama U.S., an importer. Manufactured in Japan, the
Did you see the big moon last night?
When I arrived home after doing errands last night about 8 p.m., I looked for the "perigee moon," the biggest
Are you ready for an emergency?
Recently, we had a heavy snowstorm. Although I have studded tires, I decided to stay home to avoid running into
Recall of the Week: Wine bottle openers sold by QVC due to laceration hazard
About 159,000 wine bottle openers distributed by Sunbeam Products and sold at QVC are being recalled. Wine bottles can break