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November 21, 2009
To lower interest rates, Citi customers must spend
For Citibank credit card holders, there is one way to escape the bank’s rate hikes currently under way: Meet a monthly spending requirement
November 19, 2009
Google adding automatic captions to YouTube videos
Google is tapping into the speech-recognition technology that it uses for its Google Voice call management service to make captions an automatic feature“Bobby Chupete” Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard
The pacifier mouth guard is too small, posing a choking hazard to infants and toddlers.November 18, 2009
663,000 Perfect Flame gas grills sold at Lowes recalled
The burners can deteriorate causing irregular flames and the lids of some models can catch fire
10 Worst toys of 2009 according to “WATCH”
The World Against Toys Causing Harm (WATCH) releases its list of the top 10 worst toys of 2009.Ford, Subaru, VW win insurance industry top safety picks
The institute substantially reduced the number of awards compared with 2009, because of tougher requirements for roof strength
November 16, 2009
Federal Reserve cracks down on gift card abuses
Under the proposed rule, consumers must have at least five years to use the gift cards before they expire
November 13, 2009
Lynchburg restaurant Shoemakers revamps, pares down prices
Once an upscale steakhouse and one of the more expensive restaurants in town, Shoemakers Fine Dining is reinventing itself as a more affordable family eateryNovember 12, 2009
Treestands recalled by Gander Mountain
The clasp may open unexpectedly if the strap is fastened incorrectly, causing the treestand and user to fall85,000 Backpack blowers recalled by Homelite
The fuel tank can leak gasoline, posing a fire hazardNovember 11, 2009
Wal-Mart to keep stores open to ease Black Friday
The world's largest retailer says day-after-Thanksgiving sales will begin at 5 a.m. Nov. 27, but most U.S. stores will be open 24 hours to prevent a mad dashNovember 10, 2009
Airlines’ on-time performance improves
The 19 airlines reporting on-time performance recorded an average on-time arrival rate of 86.2 percent in September, higher than both September 2008’s 84.9 percent and August 2009’s 79.7 percentFedEx projects busier busiest day for sending Christmas packages
FedEx forecasts it will ship 13 million packages on Dec. 14thSlow economy means hottest toys will be more difficult to find
Instead of a throwback to great buying binges of the past, the empty shelves are just another sign of bad timesNovember 09, 2009
Bedding trends to fight insomnia
Manufacturers are developing new ways to combat insomnia, including some technologies introduced at this fall's Las Vegas Furniture Market and High Point MarketRECALL: 1 million Maclaren strollers sold at Target, Babies “R” Us
Fingertip amputations occurred when children placed their fingers in the hinge mechanism
November 05, 2009
RECALL: 15,000 Life Is Good company Fall 2009 Newbury travel mugs
The travel mugs can become excessively hot to the touch when filled with hot liquids, posing a burn hazardRECALL: 10,000 MacPherson children’s art easels
The chalkboard surface coating contains high levels of leadRECALL: PetSmart recalling two Dentley’s Beef Hoof products
PetSmart is voluntarily recalling two Dentley’s Beef Hoof products for potential salmonella contaminationOctober 30, 2009
RECALL: 610,000 Halloween Flashlights sold at Target
The flashlights can overheat and meltRECALL: 69,000 Sony VAIO Computer AC Adapters
Insulation inside the AC adapter can fail over time, posing an electrical shock hazardOctober 28, 2009
RECALL: 68,000 SurgeMaster™ Surge Protectors
The molding of the plastic 360 degree rotating plug, which allows for easy cord movement, can crack or detach from the plug assembly, posing a shock hazardOctober 22, 2009
Blair expands recall of women’s Chenille apparel due to burn hazard
Some of these products fail to meet the federal flammability standard and present a risk of serious burns to consumers if the garments are exposed to an open flameRECALL: Fiesta Masquerade and Home Olympic Flatware
The plastic decorative inserts on the flatware’s handles can detach during dishwashing, posing a choking hazard to childrenRECALL: Rechargeable batteries sold with Colby Electronics DVD/CD/MP3 players
The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazardOctober 21, 2009
3,900 Bad Boy off-road classic buggies recalled
The off-road vehicles can accelerate without warning1.3 million Handy Switch wireless light switches recalled
The light switch receiver, which fits into the wall outlet, can overheat and pose a fire hazardOctober 17, 2009
RECALL: 150,000 office chairs sold at Office Depot recalled
The bolts attaching the seatback on the recalled chairs can loosen and detach, posing a fall and injury hazard to consumersOctober 06, 2009
