Recall of the Week: IKEA ANTILOP high chairs due to fall hazard
By Rita R. Robison IKEA North America Services is recalling about 169,000 ANTILOP high chairs, 133,000 in the U.S. and […]
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Standard light bulbs changed, not banned, as of Jan. 1
On Jan. 1, new standards took effect that make incandescent light bulbs 25 to 30 percent more efficient. Incandescent light
Recall of the Week: An Ashland brand glass vase sold at Michaels due to laceration hazard
By Rita R. Robison Michaels Stores Inc. is recalling about 28,000 Ashland brand glass vases in the United States and
Recall of the Week: Big Lots recalling Glider Recliners with Ottomans due to entrapment and finger crushing hazards
Big Lots is recalling about 375,000 Microfiber Glider Recliners with Ottomans and Leather Glider Recliners with Ottomans. An exposed gap
Recall of the Week: Martha Stewart Collection Enamel Cast Iron Casseroles due to laceration and burn hazard
Macy's Merchandising Group is recalling about 960,000 Martha Stewart Collection Enamel Cast Iron Casseroles. The enamel coating on the cast
Recall of the Week: Phillips EnergySaver and Marathon Compact Fluorescent dimmable reflector lamps due to laceration hazard
By Rita R. Robison Philips Lighting Co. is recalling about 1.86 million EnergySaver, also known as Marathon or Marathon Classic,
Recall of the Week: Wooden step stools with storage sold by Target due to fall hazard
By Rita R. Robison Target Corp. is recalling about 206,000 wooden step stools with storage. The wooden step stools
What were your best and worst consumer experiences this week?
By Rita R. Robison Which consumer happenings cheered you this week and which ones made you want to scream or
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,