Tag Archives: CONSUMER ALERTS

• News

  Honda recalls 800,000 minivans, SUVs

  Honda is recalling 800,000 minivans and SUVs because the key can be removed when the vehicle isn’t in Park. In that situation, the vehicle could roll away.
• News

  Trouble in Toyland: Toys to avoid this holiday season

  Toxic and dangerous toys are right now sitting on store shelves, and a public interest group is warning consumers to beware of possible safety hazards.
• News

  RECALL: KidCo announces tent recall due to possible suffocation

  There have been six reports of children who had problems with the tent’s mattress.
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  SCAM ALERT: Phony IRS websites used to steal tax information

  The Internal Revenue Service wants taxpayers to be on the lookout for copycat websites being used in an attempt to steal tax information.
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  Ford Tauruses being investigated for sticking throttles

  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating 2000 – 2003 Ford Tauruses and Mercury Sables for a problem.
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  Recall round-up: MoonPies, cookies and imported cheese

  This is the second in a series of recall round-ups in which we’ll share the most up-to-date information on the foods you should be scrutinizing right now.
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  Specialized Bicycle Components recalls 12,000 bikes

  A popular bicycle maker is recalling about 12,000 bicycles after receiving reports of the bike’s front fork breaking and causing riders to suffer nasty falls.
• Health / News

  Peanut Butter recall expanded to include Target, other brands

  The recall has been expanded to includea variety of nut butter products sold under 14 different brand names.
• News

  Four million Bumbo Baby Seats recalled due to risk

  The company is encouraging consumers to order a repair kit that contains a restraint belt for the seat, available for free.