1. Boys' Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Ten West Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold at Burlington Coat Factory
The children's jackets have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to ch...
Submitted @ 2010-03-10
2. Cash for Appliances Update: Bigger rebates generate greater consumer interest
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Submitted @ 2010-03-10
3. Children's Bracelets Recalled by Chandigarh Fashion Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The surface coating on the bracelets contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint ...
Submitted @ 2010-03-10
4. Consumer Reports
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Submitted @ 2010-03-10
5. CR Index: Slow job creation stalls economic recovery
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Submitted @ 2010-03-10
6. Daily Dispatch: 100 million lines of code in your car; Phone prototype reads lips
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Submitted @ 2010-03-10
7. Daily electronics deals
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Submitted @ 2010-03-10
8. Daiso To Pay $2 Million Civil Penalty for Violations of Federal Safety Laws and Must Stop Importing Children's Products and Toys Into U.S.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that Daiso Holding USA Inc., Dais...
Submitted @ 2010-03-10
9. DIY: Creating music on your iPhone
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Submitted @ 2010-03-10
10. Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Machetes Due to Laceration Hazard
The saw side of the machete can stick in wood during use, and if the user's hand slips off the handl...
Submitted @ 2010-03-10
11. Inside Consumer Reports Test Labs: New vacuums from Bissell, Electrolux, Hoover, and Kalorik
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Submitted @ 2010-03-10
12. Keeping PACE: Town of Babylon helps homeowners pay for green improvements
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Submitted @ 2010-03-10
13. Language DVDs may not help tots to talk
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Submitted @ 2010-03-10
14. LELE & Company Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirt Sets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to young c...
Submitted @ 2010-03-10
15. Online quiz, or deceptive advertising?
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Submitted @ 2010-03-10
16. Outdoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by American Electric Lighting Due to Shock Hazard
Improper wiring in the light fixtures poses a shock hazard to consumers....
Submitted @ 2010-03-10
17. Q&A: Self-exams for testicular cancer?
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Submitted @ 2010-03-10
18. Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds by Meijer
Roll-up Blinds-Strangulations can occur if the lifting loops slide off the side of the blind and a c...
Submitted @ 2010-03-10
19. Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by Ethan Allen
Strangulation can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabr...
Submitted @ 2010-03-10
20. Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by Lutron Electronics
Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fab...
Submitted @ 2010-03-10
21. Samsung’s 3D TV offer: Buy a 3D TV and a 3D Blu-ray player, get 3D glasses and "Monsters vs. Aliens 3D" free
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Submitted @ 2010-03-10
22. Smart back-to-school money moves for grown-ups, part 1
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Submitted @ 2010-03-10
23. Ten Tips to Keep Your Holiday Home Fire and Injury Free
As the holiday season approaches, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging consu...
Submitted @ 2009-12-15
24. The 3 best Super Bowl electronics ads
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Submitted @ 2010-02-09
25. The Amazon Kindle DX: A video review
The new Amazon Kindle DX is a worthy addition to the Kindle family of e-book readers, as I thought w...
Submitted @ 2009-06-16
26. The best iPhone apps for home improvement
Unlike many corporate come-ons, the current slogan for Apple's iPhone and iPod Touch—"There's an a...
Submitted @ 2009-05-28
27. The biggest consumer scams of 2009
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Submitted @ 2010-01-07
28. The CDC wants your hospital to come clean on infections
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Submitted @ 2010-02-05
29. The Centennial Bulb just keeps on going and going and going. . . .
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Submitted @ 2010-01-20
30. The cheapskate's ultimate guide to supermarket savings
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Submitted @ 2009-08-27
31. The Consumerist: Best Buy optimization is a waste of money
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Submitted @ 2010-01-05
32. The controversy heats up—is more health care always better?
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Submitted @ 2010-02-20
33. The evolution of Frigidaire's logo and brand identity
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Submitted @ 2009-11-09
34. The iPad as an e-book reader: Intriguing, but the story is incomplete
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Submitted @ 2010-01-28
35. The Net delivers news, images, and aid to Haiti earthquake victims
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Submitted @ 2010-01-15
36. The Potty Patch seems well suited to Super Bowl couch potatoes
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Submitted @ 2010-02-02
37. The salt you can't control
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Submitted @ 2010-03-09
38. The Top Five Electronics Products of the Decade
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Submitted @ 2009-12-29
39. Three household habits may help trim childhood obesity
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Submitted @ 2010-02-19
40. Thursday, Dec. 17th is Free Shipping Day
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Submitted @ 2009-12-17
41. Timberland Recalls Children's Boots Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The logo stamped onto the children's boot's insoles contains excessive levels of lead, violating the...
Submitted @ 2009-12-17
42. Time Warner subscribers: Get Fox over-the-air with an antenna
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Submitted @ 2010-01-01
43. Tiny Love Recalls Wind Chime Toys Due to Puncture and Laceration Hazards
The wind chime toy can be pulled apart exposing sharp metal rods, posing puncture and laceration haz...
Submitted @ 2010-02-11
44. Tip of the Day: Cut your exposure to arsenic in pressure-treated lumber
If you have a deck, playground set, or other outdoor structure that was built before 2004 with press...
Submitted @ 2009-05-29
45. Tip of the Day: Don't shy away from haggling on major-appliance purchases
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Submitted @ 2010-03-04
46. Tip of the Day: Don't turn your old TV into a tip-over hazard
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Submitted @ 2010-02-04
47. Tip of the Day: Find the best freezer for your home
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Submitted @ 2009-09-23
48. Tip of the Day: How to cope with the latest nasty winter weather
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Submitted @ 2010-02-27
49. Tip of the Day: How to prevent frozen water pipes
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Submitted @ 2010-02-19
50. Tip of the Day: Keep batteries for yard equipment warm and charged
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Submitted @ 2010-02-16
51. Tip of the Day: Removing standing water from your deck can help decking and stain last longer
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Submitted @ 2009-12-23
52. Tip of the Day: Use the right type and amount of laundry detergent
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Submitted @ 2010-02-02
53. To find the best hospitals, data needs to be publicly available
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Submitted @ 2010-02-03
54. To keep your fitness resolutions this year, be specific
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Submitted @ 2010-01-05
55. To reduce the deficit, should the FCC nix antenna TV?
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Submitted @ 2010-03-04
56. Tooth whiteners: Who can safely use them and how often?
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Submitted @ 2010-02-27
57. Top Gear for Dad: Our best-performing Father's Day gifts
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Submitted @ 2009-06-19
58. Toy Trucks Recalled by Variety Wholesalers Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The toy truck's surface coating contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint stand...
Submitted @ 2009-12-15
59. Training kids to spot scams, ID theft and ad gimmicks
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Submitted @ 2010-01-14
60. Tylenol recalls more OTC medications over moldy odor
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Submitted @ 2010-01-16
61. U.S. District Court backs Energy Department's move to strip Energy Star from some LG refrigerators
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Submitted @ 2010-01-22
62. U.S. seniors have better memories than English counterparts
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Submitted @ 2009-07-01
63. Upcoming Phones: Verizon’s first “Google phone” and more
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Submitted @ 2009-08-27
64. Update on cash for clunkers for appliances: Kansas rebates gone in a flash; more states set to dole out funds
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Submitted @ 2010-02-12
65. US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Recent recalls and product safety news
Recalls and product safety news from CPSC...
Submitted @ 2009-09-24
66. Use price-match policies to your advantage
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Submitted @ 2009-12-29
67. Utility Knife Recalled by Dollar Tree Due to Laceration Hazard
The utility knife's blade can slide past the blade support during use, posing a laceration hazard to...
Submitted @ 2009-12-24
68. Vancouver Olympics offer real-time energy-tracking scoreboards
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Submitted @ 2010-02-19
69. Vancouver Olympics scam alert: Be careful both online and off
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Submitted @ 2010-02-12
70. Verandah Patio Fireplaces Recalled by W.S. Badcock Corp. Due to Fire Hazard
A paint used to finish the exterior shell may catch fire, posing a fire hazard to consumers....
Submitted @ 2009-12-24
71. Verizon FIOS offer: You're locked in, but the price isn't
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Submitted @ 2010-02-18
72. Verizon Wireless offers free calls to Chile
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Submitted @ 2010-03-03
73. Vicks Dayquil Cold & Flu Liquicaps Recalled by Procter & Gamble Due To Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement
The cold and flu medicine contains acetaminophen and is not in child-resistant packaging and lacks t...
Submitted @ 2009-12-19
74. Video blog: A first look at the iBooks application
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Submitted @ 2010-01-29
75. Video chat with the Consumer Reports TV team
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Submitted @ 2010-02-04
76. Video preview: New bathroom scales can track your progress
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Submitted @ 2010-02-18
77. Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard Prompts Recall by Loyal Bedding of Mattress Sets
The mattresses sets fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a ...
Submitted @ 2009-06-28
78. Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard Prompts Recall of Mattress Sets by Mattress World
The mattress sets fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard and pose a fire hazard to c...
Submitted @ 2010-01-14
79. Vizio TVs at CES 2010: 3D, Internet apps, built-in wireless, and a monster 72-inch LCD
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Submitted @ 2010-01-06
80. Wagner Spray Tech Recalls Heat Guns Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
An electrical component failure inside the heat guns can cause them to continue to produce heat afte...
Submitted @ 2009-06-18
81. Walmart buys Vudu streaming movie service
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Submitted @ 2010-02-24
82. Walmart’s Sustainable Product Index aims to develop green rating
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Submitted @ 2009-07-23
83. We now have a 3D TV in our test labs!
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Submitted @ 2010-03-05
84. Web scam or aggressive marketing at Buy.com? You decide
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Submitted @ 2009-12-17
85. Weekend Project: Avoid these dangers lurking inside your home
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Submitted @ 2010-01-16
86. Weekend Project: Caulk your way to energy and financial savings
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Submitted @ 2009-12-17
87. Weekend Project: Change your furnace filter
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Submitted @ 2010-01-23
88. Weekend Project: Fall cleaning tips for inside your home
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Submitted @ 2009-09-23
89. Weekend Project: Insulate hot-water pipes to cut down on heat loss
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Submitted @ 2010-02-11
90. Weekend Project: Keep your dishwasher in good working order
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Submitted @ 2010-01-30
91. Weekend Project: Keep your heating costs down this winter
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Submitted @ 2010-01-08
92. Weighing in on the best bathroom scales
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Submitted @ 2010-01-14
93. Weighing up the benefits of weight-loss surgery
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Submitted @ 2010-01-29
94. Weight-loss drug Meridia too risky for people with heart problems, says FDA
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Submitted @ 2010-01-23
95. What Apple suing HTC might mean for consumers
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Submitted @ 2010-03-06
96. What happens when coins start to disappear?
Judging from the responses to yesterday's Money Blog on doing away with coins, there are as many opi...
Submitted @ 2009-06-05
97. What my parents taught me about money, #4
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Submitted @ 2009-07-23
98. What to get for someone who's suffered financially
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Submitted @ 2009-12-24
99. What's a donor to do when a charity watchdog lowers its standards?
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Submitted @ 2009-12-29
100. What's new in Consumer Reports: Home content from the December 2009 issue
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Submitted @ 2009-11-09
101. What's new in washing machines? Check out our latest report and ratings
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Submitted @ 2010-01-29
102. What's on sale in February? Fitness equipment and more...
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Submitted @ 2010-02-06
103. What's your financial New Year's resolution?
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Submitted @ 2010-01-01
104. What’s new in Consumer Reports: Home content from the March 2010 issue
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Submitted @ 2010-02-04
105. Whatever your reason, delaying retirement can be smart
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Submitted @ 2010-02-26
106. When it comes to head injuries, football still has a long way to go
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Submitted @ 2010-02-06
107. When TV sound is disappointing, home-theater systems can help
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Submitted @ 2010-02-18
108. Which vacuum is top dog at removing pet hair?
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Submitted @ 2010-02-18
109. Why electronics stores "suck"
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Submitted @ 2009-06-24
110. Will health-care reform raise my taxes?
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Submitted @ 2010-02-24
111. Will the Apple tablet kill e-book readers? Some reasons for doubt
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Submitted @ 2010-01-27
112. Will the government take over my health care?
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Submitted @ 2010-02-25
113. Win $1,000 depicting the dangers of debt
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Submitted @ 2010-01-20
114. Window Covering Safety Council Recalls to Repair All Roman and Roll-Up Blinds Due to Risk of Strangulation
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC) are...
Submitted @ 2009-12-16
115. Winter fitness safety: How to workout when it's cold out
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Submitted @ 2009-12-17
116. With software problem fixed, Kenmore 4027 and LG WM2050CW front-loaders now earn a CR Best Buy
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Submitted @ 2010-01-27
117. With some infomercial products, it's buyer beware
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Submitted @ 2010-01-07
118. Wooden Toys Recalled by Kendamaspot Due to Violation of Lead Paint Ban
The surface paint coating on the ball contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead ...
Submitted @ 2009-12-31
119. Would medical malpractice reform fix our health-care system?
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Submitted @ 2010-03-06
120. Yamaha Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Loss of Steering Control
A bolt in the right front A arm can loosen in the suspension/steering system, resulting in the sudde...
Submitted @ 2010-01-28
121. You Are What You Zap: Americans microwaving more, cooking less
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Submitted @ 2010-02-06
122. Zippo Recalls Candle Lighters Due to Burn Hazard
Lighters can produce an excessive flame when adjusted to maximum flame setting, posing a burn hazard...
Submitted @ 2010-01-28
