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44 Million Children's Products Involved in 18 Deaths Recalled in 2010

10:00 AM 3/7/2011

Retail, Biz Brief, Consumer Ally, Recalls

More than 44 million children's products involved in 18 deaths were recalled last year - a figure boosted by a crackdown on soon-to-be banned drop-side cribs, the safety group Kids In Danger concluded in a report released today. Overall, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced 160...

Congress Gives Consumers a Gift, But Some Want to Take it Back

11:00 AM 3/4/2011

By Mitch Lipka

Retail, Biz Brief, Consumer Ally, Recalls

Consumers ought to have a lot of friends. After all it's our money that fuels business in this country - and a lot of other countries, for that matter. In about a week, the government is slated to unveil a tool for consumers that catalogs safety concerns and complaints about certain products. The...

Galeos Dressing, a Biggest Loser Favorite, Flunks Another Round of Tests

5:10 PM 2/25/2011

By Mitch Lipka

healthcare, Retail, Consumer Ally, Food

Galeos Dressing, much hyped as a low-calorie and low-fat dressing promoted by trainer Jillian Michaels and eaten by contestants on the reality show "The Biggest Loser," has failed another set of laboratory tests. The law firm Paris Ackerman & Schmierer, which sued the makers of Galeos after...

BOB Strollers Recalled Over Strangulation Risk

1:20 PM 2/23/2011

By Mitch Lipka

Retail, Biz Brief, Consumer Ally, Recalls

More than 350,000 BOB strollers are being recalled across the U.S. and Canada over concerns a drawstring could strangle a child, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said. At least 11 different models - both single and double strollers - are included in this recall, which was announced...

Spring's Coming (Seriously) And So Are Spring Scams

6:00 PM 2/22/2011

By Mitch Lipka

Identity Theft, Consumer Ally, Crime

Every change of season brings with it a new set of scams. And even for those still in a deep freeze, spring is on its way ... and so are the spring scams that are sure to follow. AARP is warning consumers about the scams of spring you can expect to see:

Disney Watch Recall: Buzz Lightyear, Tinker Bell, Lightning McQueen

3:33 PM 2/16/2011

By Mitch Lipka

Biz Brief, Consumer Ally, Recalls

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts has issued a recall of light-up watches with the images of some of its most popular characters -- Buzz Lightyear, Tinker Bell and Lightning McQueen -- after reports of children suffering skin irritation or burning sensations. The Consumer Product Safety Commission...

As Seen on TV Reality Check: Consumer Ally Tries Them Out

9:00 AM 2/15/2011

By Mitch Lipka

Shopping, Retail, Consumer Ally

It's hard to watch TV late at night or early in the morning without seeing those most braggy of commercials. It seems like every As Seen on TV product is the best ever. So, here at Consumer Ally we like to put them through the paces. Our own Lisa Kaplan Gordon lives in a veritable As Seen on TV...

Video Baby Monitor Recall: Two Babies Strangled in Cords

11:00 AM 2/11/2011

By Mitch Lipka

Retail, Biz Brief, Consumer Ally, Recalls

Summer Infant Inc. has issued a recall for 1.7 million video baby monitors following the strangulation deaths of two infants in the cords and the near-strangulation of another baby, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said. The deaths of a six-month-old Conway, S.C., boy and a 10-month-old...

Super Bowl Seats Fiasco: Lessons for Consumers

1:30 PM 2/8/2011

By Mitch Lipka

Retail, Biz Brief, Consumer Ally

When we warned about scams targeting people headed for the Super Bowl, who knew that it would be the NFL that would end up being the target of so much anger when hundreds of ticket holders arrived and found out their seats didn't exist? Consumer Ally partner Steve Noviello, consumer reporter for...

Hill's Science Diet Responds to Pet Food Ratings Flap

9:45 PM 2/4/2011

By Mitch Lipka

Retail, Biz Brief, Consumer Ally

Hundreds of pet lovers reacting strongly when Hill's Science Diet was chosen by Consumer Ally partner GoodGuide.com as the the best dog and cat food on the market. Most of the negative reaction centered on the accusation that grain-based pet foods, such as Science Diet and Purina, are bad for...

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