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Power Play: Oklahoma-based gas can maker seeks federal regulation Published: Fri, May 25, 2012 Blitz USA, based in Miami, OK, manufactures 75 percent of all gasoline containers sold in the United States. The company has said its operations are in jeopardy without federal safety regulations that would protect it from lawsuits. Read More
National business briefs Published: Wed, May 9, 2012 National business briefs for May 9, 2012 Read More
Oklahoma City Community College to offer water safety fair Published: Sat, May 5, 2012 Water and sun safety tips will be offered during the May 19 fair at Oklahoma City Community College. Read More
Magazine story questions 'Dr. Phil's' endorsements of his books Updated: Thu, Apr 19, 2012 A story in the latest edition of Newsweek magazine is questioning whether Dr. Phil McGraw, a native Oklahoman known for his show "Dr. Phil," violated Federal Trade Commission guidelines on endorsements in publicly pitching his diet books. In the story "ALL IN THE FAMILY," Newsweek reports that McGraw... Read More
Appliance fires may be caused by products themselves Updated: Mon, Mar 5, 2012 Appliances can pose a fire hazard even when they are not in use, according to a recent investigation by Consumer Reports. While human error can play a role, especially in fires involving cooking appliances and clothes dryers, CR's in-depth analysis of federal fire data revealed that only about half of all appliance... Read More
LEAKY STRUT ISN'T AN EMERGENCY, BUT IT'S NOT GOOD Updated: Fri, Jan 13, 2012 Dear Tom and Ray: We have a 2009 Toyota Camry. When our local mechanic was checking the brakes, he noted that the left rear strut was leaking fluid. He informed us of the issue, and since the car was still under warranty, I took it to the dealer. The dealer noted that it is normal for Camry struts to leak, and... Read More
Where to buy electronics Updated: Tue, Nov 29, 2011 The hottest electronics this holiday season? Tablet computers and e-book readers, the editors of Consumer Reports expect. The best places to buy them and other items on your list, including TVs, cameras and camcorders? Online, according to CR's readers. CR's Ratings of places to buy major electronics are based on... Read More
New ways to complain Published: Tue, Sep 13, 2011 Not so long ago, you had few options for expressing your dissatisfaction with a product or service. You may have told your friends and family about your experience. Maybe you filed complaints with state and federal regulatory agencies, the Better Business Bureau or the local consumer-watchdog reporter. Similarly, if... Read More
How to detect and prevent telemarketing scams Published: Tue, Sep 13, 2011 Dear Savvy Senior: Can you recommend some tips to help protect seniors from telemarketing scams? My 80-year-old mother has been swindled out of several hundred dollars over the past year and keeps getting calls from scam artists. -- Worried Daughter Dear Worried: Telemarketing fraud is a big problem in... Read More
More than a hobby, less than a job Published: Mon, Aug 29, 2011 It's true that "mystery shoppers" get paid to pose anonymously as ordinary shoppers in order to give the company that hires them feedback on a retailer's customer service and the general consumer experience. However, it's not as simple or lucrative as many have been led to believe. If recently you have received... Read More
Can new consumer agency control greed in the marketplace? Published: Tue, Aug 2, 2011 You remember the old expression about "locking the barn door after the horse is out"? Well, that's what's happening in Washington this week. After many months of delay, the president is set to name a chief for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, just in time to meet the July 21 kickoff planned for the new... Read More
Hertz faces battle in its offer for Dollar Thrifty Published: Tue, Jun 7, 2011 Dollar Thrifty's board of directors Monday recommended that shareholders reject Hertz's exchange offer for the company's outstanding common stock. Read More
Honda recalling Civic hybrids over engine stalling Published: Mon, Mar 7, 2011 Honda Motor Co. is recalling more than 35,000 Civic hybrids in the United States to fix a problem with the electrical system that could cause the headlights to turn off or the engine to stall. Honda says the recall covers 2006-2007 model year Civic hybrids. The company says the voltage converter that relays power... Read More
Consumer Reports: Trouble with recalls Published: Sat, Jan 29, 2011 A Consumer Reports poll found that only one-fifth of U.S. adults were aware of having purchased food, medication or a product (other than a car) that was recalled in the past three years. The nationally representative survey, conducted by Consumer Reports National Research Center, found that half of Americans were... Read More
U.S. auto sales rise in 2010, but remain below highs Published: Tue, Jan 4, 2011 It was a good year for American car companies. Ford Motor Co. sales rose 15 percent and it grabbed market share from rivals for the second year in a row. General Motors Co.'s sales rose 6.3 percent while Chrysler climbed 17 percent, an impressive rebound from 2009 when the two companies restructured in bankruptcy... Read More
Senator wants FTC investigation of helmet makers Published: Tue, Jan 4, 2011 Sen. Tom Udall says helmet companies "appear to be using misleading advertising claims" as to the safety of their products. Read More
Frugal parents skip stores for online toy swaps Updated: Wed, Dec 15, 2010 Trading unused or outgrown playthings gives new opportunities Read More
Chewing tobacco maker agrees to $5M settlement Published: Tue, Dec 7, 2010 NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — The maker of Skoal and Copenhagen smokeless tobacco has agreed to pay $5 million to the family of a man who died of mouth cancer in what is believed to be the first wrongful-death settlement won from a chewing tobacco company. A legal expert said the case could open the door for more... Read More
Steer clear of these holiday shopping traps Updated: Mon, Nov 29, 2010 Finding the right gift at the right price can be challenging, especially during the holiday season when deep discounts and door-buster sales abound. Consumer Reports recently highlighted five traps holiday shoppers can avoid. Read More
4 Ways To Watch Out for Scam Artists Published: Thu, Oct 21, 2010 As we begin to see some glimmer of recovery from the longest and deepest U.S. recession in more than 70 years, here come the scam artists in full force, posing as sure signs of help and support. Read More
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