21. US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Recent Recalls and Product Safety News
Recalls and product safety news from CPSC...
Submitted @ 2010-06-0822. Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard Prompts Recall of Mattresses by IKEA
The mattresses fail to meet the federal mandatory open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire ...
Submitted @ 2010-06-08 23. VOX Amplification Recalls Amplifier Carrying Cases Due to Risk of Injury
The clasp on the shoulder strap is defective and can fail, allowing the amplifier to fall and pose a...
Submitted @ 2010-06-08 24. White House launches mortgage-assistance Web site
The Obama administration today launched the Makinghomeaffordable.gov Web site, where you can get fre...
Submitted @ 2009-03-20 25. White House Names Three To Senior Treasury Posts
The White House today named three nominees for senior positions at the Treasury Department. Treasury...
Submitted @ 2009-03-09 26. White House to limit executive pay for companies receiving bailouts
President Barack Obama announced Wednesday that the Treasury Department will limit compensation for ...
Submitted @ 2009-02-05 27. White House: Watch out for 10 "lobbyist loopholes" on financial reform
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Submitted @ 2010-05-06 28. Who can use the IRS's Free File?
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Submitted @ 2010-04-13 29. WHO declares swine flu a stage-6 pandemic
After much hemming and hawing, today the World Health Organization finally declared the swine (H1N1)...
Submitted @ 2009-06-12 30. Who lies?
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Submitted @ 2009-09-11 31. WHO may not declare swine flu Phase-6 pandemic
Many, including us, have been poised for the World Health Organization to declare the swine (H1N1) f...
Submitted @ 2009-05-22 32. WHO raises swine flu alert level again
The World Health Organization, concerned about the rapid spread of the swine flu virus, on Wednesday...
Submitted @ 2009-04-30 33. Who will follow Chase and B of A to curb overdraft fees?
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Submitted @ 2009-09-24 34. Who’s responsible for defective goods—merchant or manufacturer?
So that DVD player you just purchased doesn’t work, and the retailer wants you to send it back to ...
Submitted @ 2009-04-25 35. Why are positive drug studies published so often?
Public health professionals are facing the problem of what is often called publication bias: The phe...
Submitted @ 2009-02-07 36. Why do we need a CFPA? To squelch $31 billion a year in bank fees
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Submitted @ 2009-08-06 37. Why doesn’t Starbucks make low-fat ice cream?
In the great scheme of things, this doesn’t amount to a hill of beans. Coffee beans, that is. But ...
Submitted @ 2009-05-29 38. Why electronics stores "suck"
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Submitted @ 2009-06-24 39. Why governmental salt restrictions are a good idea
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Submitted @ 2010-04-21 40. Why Jessica Biel is a threat to your computer
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Submitted @ 2009-08-26 41. Why no swine-flu vaccine?
It currently takes about five to six months to manufacture and test a new flu vaccine. So the World ...
Submitted @ 2009-05-03 42. Why worry about your privacy and social networking?
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Submitted @ 2010-05-05 43. Why you don't need an extended warranty
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Submitted @ 2009-11-24 44. Why—and how—to upgrade cell-phone software
As cell phones increasingly resemble pocket computers, with robust operating systems to support soph...
Submitted @ 2009-02-04 45. Wii Charge Stations recalled due to burn hazard
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Submitted @ 2009-08-12 46. Wii(tm) Battery Recharge Stations Recalled by Griffin International Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
The battery pack can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard to the consumer....
Submitted @ 2009-08-12 47. Will 3D TV fly or flop?
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Submitted @ 2010-04-28 48. Will Bank of America's overdraft fee turnaround spark a trend?
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Submitted @ 2010-03-11 49. Will Daschle's withdrawal speed or slow FDA pick?
With nobody in line for the top spot at the Department of Health and Human Services after former Sen...
Submitted @ 2009-02-05 50. Will Ferrell sells sun safety
When you think of Will Ferrell, you’ll likely think of Saturday Night Live re-runs or quirky comed...
Submitted @ 2009-06-02 51. Will GE's smart grids Super Bowl ad electrify viewers as much as Apple's "1984" spot did?
Apple's legendary "1984" ad for the launch of Macintosh computers aired during the third quarter of ...
Submitted @ 2009-01-31 52. Will health reform crack down on insurance companies?
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Submitted @ 2010-03-18 53. Will health-care reform raise my taxes?
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Submitted @ 2010-02-24 54. Will homeowners insurance cover that fallen tree?
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Submitted @ 2010-03-16 55. Will my employer drop my coverage? Unlikely.
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Submitted @ 2010-03-11 56. Will new digital cameras continue the megapixel war or focus on other features?
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Submitted @ 2009-07-18 57. Will other banks follow B of A's mortgage forgiveness program?
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Submitted @ 2010-03-26 58. Will the Apple tablet kill e-book readers? Some reasons for doubt
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Submitted @ 2010-01-27 59. Will the government take over my health care?
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Submitted @ 2010-02-25 60. Will the U.S. curb the marketing of junk food to kids and teens?
A new law may signal a change in the way the government handles the advertising and marketing of foo...
Submitted @ 2009-03-14 61. Win $1,000 depicting the dangers of debt
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Submitted @ 2010-01-20 62. Wincraft Inc. Recalls Sports Themed Lamps Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards
An electrical problem with the lamps can pose fire, burn and shock hazards to consumers....
Submitted @ 2009-10-21 63. 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 64. Windows 7 upgrade on sale for as low as $50
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Submitted @ 2009-06-28 65. Windows 7: A first look at the final version
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Submitted @ 2009-09-03 66. Windows 7: To Upgrade or Not to Upgrade
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Submitted @ 2009-10-21 67. Winter fitness safety: How to workout when it's cold out
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Submitted @ 2009-12-17 68. Winter perfomance tires: Winter tires, tire Ratings and reviews
From Consumer Reports, November 2006 the following report includes Ratings and recommendations for w...
Submitted @ 2009-02-04 69. Winter tires: Snow traction, snow tires
Expert consumer advice and recommendations for winter tires....
Submitted @ 2009-02-04 70. Wireless competition: It isn't just the number of carriers, say advocates
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Submitted @ 2009-10-02 71. With Amana's "Quick Tap Entertainment Refrigerator," the hub of your home can be party central
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Submitted @ 2009-12-02 72. With cash for clunkers for appliances on the horizon, appliance retailers are looking for Black Friday boost
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Submitted @ 2009-11-25 73. With March 8 start of daylight-saving time, it's time to spring ahead
Throughout most of the United States, daylight-saving time, or DST, will start at 2 a.m. (your local...
Submitted @ 2009-03-06 74. With more HD camcorders comes more detail and anxiety
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Submitted @ 2009-07-14 75. With nearly 6 million unprepared for DTV, Consumers Union gives the FCC some advice on transition
The mandatory switch over date to digital television is all but delayed -- President Obama still nee...
Submitted @ 2009-02-07 76. With new budget, Obama urges focus on the foundation. Decorators ask, Where's the love?
"There are times when you can afford to redecorate your house, and there are times when you have to ...
Submitted @ 2009-02-28 77. With new federal lead-paint rule in effect, you might need to hire a certified pro
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Submitted @ 2010-05-04 78. With new LED lightbulb, Philips is first to enter DOE's Bright Tomorrow Lighting Prizes competition
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Submitted @ 2009-09-30 79. With new Social Search, Google aims to be busybody-in-chief
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Submitted @ 2009-10-29 80. With Perfect Flame SLG2006 and SLG2007 grills, be wary of fire and burn hazards
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Submitted @ 2009-07-03 81. With sluggish start to California Cash for Appliances, changes expected for $35 million rebate program
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Submitted @ 2010-05-15 82. 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 83. With some infomercial products, it's buyer beware
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Submitted @ 2010-01-07 84. With summer here, consider eating more locally grown foods
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Submitted @ 2009-07-16 85. With swine flu here, some manufacturers look to cash in on H1N1 concerns
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Submitted @ 2009-12-03 86. With whole grains, just give me the facts, ma’am
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Submitted @ 2010-04-10 87. Without health care reform, a surge in uninsured is likely
The number of Americans without health insurance could grow from 45 million today, to 54 million ove...
Submitted @ 2009-02-12 88. Women more likely to delay retirement
A couple of days ago we reported on a new survey that found people with greater wealth were more lik...
Submitted @ 2009-05-30 89. Women's Chenille Robes Recalled by Blair Due to Burn Hazard
Some robes fail to meet federal flammability requirements and present a risk of serious burns to con...
Submitted @ 2009-04-25 90. Women's Shoes Recalled by Charles David Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack
The heel of the recalled shoes can detach, posing a fall hazard to consumers....
Submitted @ 2009-07-08 91. Women's Shoes Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Fall Hazard
Heels on the shoes can easily detach, posing a fall hazard to consumers....
Submitted @ 2009-04-10 92. Wood Burning Stoves Recalled by SCAN Andersen Due to Injury Hazard
The stove's door can dislodge and fall from its hinges, posing a risk of injury to consumers....
Submitted @ 2010-04-23 93. Wooden Toys Recalled by Daiso Due to Choking Hazard
The toys have small parts that can break and detach, posing a choking hazard to young children....
Submitted @ 2009-10-07 94. 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 95. Work-at-home schemes don't pay
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Submitted @ 2009-09-03 96. World AIDS Day: What you can do
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Submitted @ 2009-12-02 97. World Health Organization lowers recommended action level for radon; goal is to reduce lung-cancer risk
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Submitted @ 2009-09-30 98. Would medical malpractice reform fix our health-care system?
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Submitted @ 2010-03-06 99. Would you choose Internet or TV? Surprising poll results
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Submitted @ 2010-04-10 100. Would you support a tax break for pet care?
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Submitted @ 2009-10-09 101. XP users: How to deal with McAfee's security issues
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Submitted @ 2010-04-27 102. Yamaha Motor Corp. Offers Free Repair For 450 and 660 Model Rhino Vehicles
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Yamaha Motor Corp. U.S.A., o...
Submitted @ 2009-04-01 103. Yamaha Recalls ATVs Due to Crash Hazard
The steering column support assembly can crack and cause the rider to lose steering control, posing ...
Submitted @ 2010-04-30 104. 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 @ 2010-01-28 105. Yankees Sod and Grass Seed go on sale
Is there a performance-enhanced A-Rod version that can resist weeds, pests, and drought? With the ne...
Submitted @ 2009-03-24 106. Yes, your Mac & iPhone can be hacked
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Submitted @ 2010-03-27 107. Yet another reason to wash your hands
Our Money blog has looked into how long viruses can live on currency—three days, but up to 17 if m...
Submitted @ 2009-05-08 108. You Are What You Zap: Americans microwaving more, cooking less
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Submitted @ 2010-02-06 109. You deserve answers about the risks, benefits of medical care
Patients who come to my office for lower-back pain are often seeking a second opinion because theyâ€...
Submitted @ 2009-05-27 110. You may be getting a refund from Chase
JP Morgan Chase announced that it will drop a $10 service charge that it added to about 300,000 cred...
Submitted @ 2009-04-03 111. You may really need a bike helmet some day
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Submitted @ 2009-07-08 112. You never know what’s coming for ya
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Submitted @ 2009-08-12 113. You’re worth it: 12 holiday gifts to yourself
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Submitted @ 2009-12-09 114. Your 2009 flexible spending account: Use it now or lose it!
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Submitted @ 2009-12-12 115. Your clunker of an appliance could someday be worth cash
"Clunker" typically refers to cars that are more jalopy then gem. Today, the term has taken on a pos...
Submitted @ 2009-04-05 116. Your credit card company may have a settlement deal for you
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Submitted @ 2009-08-08 117. Your first 3D display: the View-Master
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Submitted @ 2010-04-06 118. Your own laptop TV station? WiDi takes on DLNA
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Submitted @ 2010-04-15 119. YouTube adds pay-per-view movies
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Submitted @ 2010-04-27 120. Zapping migraines
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Submitted @ 2010-04-17 121. Zencore Plus recalled due to life-threatening risk
Zencore Plus, a dietary supplement that claims to improve erections, was pulled from shelves today a...
Submitted @ 2009-03-21 122. Zero Motorcycles Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard
The throttle on the recalled motorcycles can become stuck in the open position or become disconnecte...
Submitted @ 2009-10-16 123. 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
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