Cyber Monday has a reputation for being the leftovers from Black Friday. However, it can actually have the better deals. Americans spent an estimated 27 percent more money online on Cyber Monday than on Black Friday last year.
The Consumer Federation of America thinks the U.S. Department of Energy’s proposed determination that new lighting efficiency standards aren’t needed is riddled with factual errors and is based on seriously flawed assumptions and methodology.
Hit Promotional Products is recalling about 34,000 coastline ceramic mugs. The mugs can crack or break when used with or exposed to hot liquids, posing burn and laceration hazards. The company has received 10 reports of the mugs cracking or breaking.
Ridgewood is recalling about 1 million Belmont four-drawer dressers. The recalled dressers are unstable and can tip over if they aren’t anchored to the wall, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in death or injuries to children.
About 25 percent of Americans plan to leave town for Labor Day, and 86 percent will travel by car. If you’re one of these, be sure to drive carefully. About 400 people will die in traffic accidents during the holiday weekend, and 45,300 will sustain serious injuries.
With summer coming to an end and the back-to-school shopping keeping people busy, it’s helpful to have information about Labor Day sales so you can get the best deals possible. During the Labor Day sales, you’ll find lots of bargains.
SunSetter is recalling about 270,000 vinyl covers for motorized awnings in the U.S. and about 11,000 in Canada. If an awning is activated while the cover is secured with bungee tie-downs then the cover is removed, the awning can open unexpectedly with enough force to strike a consumer.
Dorel Juvenile Group USA is recalling about 24,000 inclined sleepers sold under the Eddie Bauer and Disney brands. Infant deaths have occurred with other inclined sleepers, after the infants rolled from their back to their stomach or side while unrestrained, or under other circumstances.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released a plan Thursday to regulate PFAS chemicals, which includes making a determination by the end
