Top 10 consumer stories for 2010
It’s been a mixed year for American consumers. While some important consumer protection measures have been passed, a sluggish economy […]
Safety
Food safety tips for pregnant women during the holidays
The birth rate among women in their early forties increased in 2009, while it dropped among younger age groups
Food safety bill to be signed by president
One in six Americans gets sick, tens of thousands are hospitalized, and more than 3,000 people die each year in
DuPont fails to report toxic chemical studies
DuPont has agreed to pay a penalty of $3.3 million to resolve 57 violations of the Toxic Substances Control Act.
Space heaters sold at Wal-Mart are being recalled due to fire and burn hazard
About 2.2 million Flow Pro, Airtech, Aloha Breeze, and Comfort Essentials heaters imported by Wal-Mart Stores are being recalled.
Recall of the Week: Rachael Ray teakettle due to burn hazard
About 59,000 Rachael Ray brand two-quart teakettles are being recalled by the Meyer Corp. Water heated in the teakettles can
Top three safety tips for children’s toys this holiday season
Although new toy safeguards have contributed to a decline in toy recalls since 2008 and toy-related fatalities decreased in 2009,
Recall of the Week: 11 million Roman shades and roll-up blinds sold by Lowe’s due to strangulation hazard
About six million Roman shades and about five million roll-up blinds are being recalled by Lowe's Home Centers and Lowe's
General Wax & Candle Co. silver and gold metallic taper candles are being recalled due to fire hazard
General Wax & Candle Co. is recalling about 33,000 silver and gold metallic taper candles. The metallic paint