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Stroller Recall
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Last Updated: 6:09 PM 11/09/09 - About a million Maclaren strollers sold by Target and Babies "R" Us are being recalled after 12 reports of children having their fingertips amputated by a hinge mechanism. (Full Story) |
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Consumer Reports: Carefully Read Online User Reviews
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Last Updated: 5:16 PM 10/22/09 - If you like to snack between meals... you're in good company. Consumer Reports National Research Center survey found that 85% of women polled, eat two snacks a day on average. Consumer Reports ShopSmart checked out a bunch of new, crisp snacks to see if they fit the bill. (Full Story) |
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Consumer Reports: Healthier Snacks
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Last Updated: 5:13 PM 10/22/09 - Uncle Sam is starting to go after bloggers and product reviewers who get money or freebies for postive company postings. That information must now be disclosed. (Full Story) |
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Surviving the Credit Squeeze
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Last Updated: 2:02 PM 10/08/09 - More than half of all credit card holders have been hit recently with sharply higher interest rates or other fees and penalties. That's according to a just released survey by the Consumer Reports National Research Center. Card companies are slipping through all sorts of changes before a new federal law takes effect in February. (Full Story) |
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Safer Carbon Monoxide Alarms
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Last Updated: 1:38 PM 10/08/09 - Nearly 500 Americans die from carbon monoxide poisoning each year. And more than 15-thousand end up in emergency rooms. Faulty heating appliances and blocked chimneys and vents are usually to blame. Consumer Reports just tested something that could save your life. (Full Story) |
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Candies May Have Lead Contamination
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Last Updated: 6:16 PM 10/02/09 - A health warning about certain imported dried plums. Experts say some contain elevated levels of lead. (Full Story) |
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Neocate Recalls Baby Formula
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Last Updated: 12:36 PM 09/29/09 - Due to a blending error, a limited number of cans contain protein levels lower than that declared on the label. (Full Story) |
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Shingle Savings
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Last Updated: 4:31 PM 09/11/09 - Replacing a roof can cost thousands of dollars, but if you're dealing with leaks and insects... not replacing it can prove even more costly. Consumer Reports' tests show if you need a new roof, you can keep costs down without sacrificing style. (Full Story) |
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Appliance Savings
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Last Updated: 4:32 PM 09/11/09 - If you've been waiting to replace an appliance, you may have been scared off by the prices. But there are ways to save. (Full Story) |
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Super Siding for your Home
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Last Updated: 4:39 PM 08/27/09 - If you're looking for the greatest return on your home improvement dollars... you might want to check out vinyl siding. It's one of the few investments you're likely to recover when you sell your house. Consumer Reports tested vinyl siding and plastic siding and found they're better-looking and better-made than ever before. (Full Story) |
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Freezers For Savings
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Last Updated: 4:36 PM 08/27/09 - Freezer sales are heating up. According to the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers... higher food prices could explain the jump. Consumer Reports just tested 21 freezers and found some are great deals... others aren't worth the money. (Full Story) |
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Millions in Rebates Never Redeemed
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Last Updated: 2:26 PM 08/19/09 - With the economy in a slump, companies are offering more rebates to try to boost sales. Shoppers redeem billions of dollars worth of money-back offers every year. But a just-released Consumer Reports survey reveals a staggering amount of mail-in rebates go unclaimed. (Full Story) |
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Keep Appliances Going Longer
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Last Updated: 2:23 PM 08/19/09 - These days people are trying to find any way to make their dollars go further. Regular maintenance on everything from your car to the appliances in your home can add up to savings. Consumer Reports' experts say there's plenty you can do to keep appliances like your refrigerator, running longer. (Full Story) |
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Reverse Mortgage Rip-Offs
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Last Updated: 4:55 PM 08/12/09 - Ads for reverse mortgages sound pretty enticing. Use the equity in your home to pay off debts or make a big purchase. You'll still be able to stay in your house and even have some money to leave to your heirs. But a Consumer Reports Investigation reveals these loans all too often lead to financial ruin. (Full Story) |
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Local Company Scams on Thousands of Illegal Immigrants
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Last Updated: 3:24 PM 08/12/09 - According to a complaints, the Immigration Center advertised itself as being able to help immigrants obtain and complete various immigration forms. (Full Story) |
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