Should you refuse to be x-rayed by an airport body-scanning machine?
The Transportation Security Administration plans to have 450 body-scanning machines operating at 33 airports by the end of the year. […]
Safety
Federal agency warns of possible fracture risk with osteoporosis drugs
Consumers, mostly women, who take bisphosphonates to treat osteoporosis are at possible risk of a rare type of thighbone fracture.
Bravo Sports trampolines are being recalled due to fall hazard
About 160,000 Bravo Sports trampolines are being recalled. Incorrectly assembled trampolines can allow the top rails and legs to bend
FDA finally pulls Meridia from the market
In 1997, the Food and Drug Administration approved Meridia, a weight-loss drug, despite evidence of significantly increased blood pressure and
Recall of the Week: Fischer-Price toys, tricycles, and high chairs due to safety issues
About 11 million Fisher-Price tricycles, toys, and high chairs are being recalled due to choking hazards and faulty construction. The
Recall of the Week: Siemens and Murray circuit breakers due to fire hazard
Siemens Industry is recalling about 2.2 million Siemens and Murray circuit breakers, load centers, and meter combos. The recalled circuit
What were your best and worst consumer experiences this week?
Which consumer happenings cheered you this week and which ones made you want to scream or weep? Here are my
Take your unused, unwanted medications to collection site tomorrow
Take-Back drug events to help consumers safely dispose of expired or unused medications are being offered throughout the country Saturday,
Recall of the Week: Coleman water-activated floating spotlights
The Coleman Company is recalling about 50,000 WaterBeam 4D water-activated floating spotlights. The lens assembly can come apart from the