Launch of consumer product safety database draws approval of consumer, safety groups
A new consumer product safety information database will allow people to share and access safety information about the products they […]
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Consumer groups applaud FDIC action against unsafe and unsound refund anticipation loans
Consumer groups — the Consumer Federation of America, National Consumer Law Center, and Community Reinvestment Association of North Carolina —
Assess your consumer power during National Consumer Protection Week
This week is a good time to take stock of how you’re doing as a consumer. It’s National Consumer Protection
Recall of the Week: Fitness resistance tubes and kits due to cuts and bruises
About 229,000 fitness resistance tubes and kits manufactured by Dalps & Leisure Products Supply Corp. and imported by Dick's Sporting
Misleading information on breast implant-related cancer to be removed from websites of plastic surgery organizations
Recently, I wrote about Public Citizen’s letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration notifying the agency that two plastic
Recall of the Week: Pier 1 Imports’ golden tea lights due to fire hazard
About 370,000 golden tea lights with ornamental holders in United States and 30,000 tea lights in Canada are being recalled
Consumers targeted by e-mail scam related to events in Egypt
The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection is warning consumers about a new version of the foreign e-mail scam. See my
Presidents’ Day is a time to help America move forward
While Presidents’ Day is a holiday many Americans spend taking a day off or shopping, it’s also a time look
Recall of the Week: Burlington Basket Company bassinets due to fall hazard
About 500,000 Burlington Basket Company bassinets are being recalled. If the cross-bracing rails aren’t fully locked into position, the bassinets