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ConsumerMan: No such thing as a free HDTV
The Web is filled with bogus offers. Some appear as pop-up ads.  If you are offered a big ticket item for free ? a widescreen TV, portable music player,  or $500 gift card ? it?s a scam.
ConsumerMan: Travel clubs ? Deal or no deal
Travel clubs promise to cut skyrocketing travel costs by giving you huge deals on airfare, cruises, and lodging. But, according to the BBB, most of these outfits are bad news.
ConsumerMan: Protect your GPS unit from thieves
Mobile GPS units are growing in popularity with both drivers and car thieves. In Philadelphia, 18 percent of thefts from vehicles there now involve a GPS.
Are you a green consumer? Take the quiz
How much do you know about being a green consumer? ConsumerMan Herb Weisbaum tests your environmental knowledge.
ConsumerMan: Planes will be packed this summer
The economy isn?t keeping Americans from flying. "It is going to be a 'love thy neighbor' summer because you're going to be sitting beside one on the plane,? says one expert.

Air Pistols That Can Fire Unexpectedly Are Recalled by Umarex USA

The air pistols can accidentally discharge, posing a risk of serious injury if the air pistol is loaded and pointed at the user or another person when it discharges.


Beware of Online Job Classifieds Used to Steal Your Identity

FINRA describes the latest variation of the identity theft tale. Stock traders, posing as employees of a made-up Latvian brokerage firm, appear to have stolen personal information from individuals who thought they were applying for a job through the popular classifieds website, Craigslist.


TJ Power Sports Recalls Dune Buggies Due To Ejection Hazard

Better Business Bureau (BBB) offers advice for determining whether a home improvement project is a Do-It-Yourself (DIY) or a get-a- professional job.


Tips for the Care of Flood-Damaged Family Valuables and Heirlooms

Restoration experts say family valuables and heirlooms can sometimes be saved after damage by floodwaters. With a little patience, prompt action and some professional tips, treasured photographs, letters and other irreplaceable objects may be salvaged from the flood.


FDA Takes Action against Cream Cheese Companies, Executives

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced the shut down of cream cheese and seafood operations at Lifeway Foods, Inc. and its subsidiary, LFI Enterprises, Inc., both Illinois companies, until they are found compliant with food-safety laws.

Manufacturer Removes Remaining Stocks of Trasylol

Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. has notified the FDA that the company will begin removing the remaining Trasylol stock from the U.S. market, most of which is in warehouses and hospital or physician’s stock. The FDA will work with Bayer to ensure a smooth and complete process.

FDA Approves New Formulation of Coagulation Therapy

he U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new formulation of the genetically engineered version of Factor VIIa, a plasma protein essential for the clotting of blood. The new formulation allows the product to be stored at room temperature (up to 81 degrees Fahrenheit) for up to two years.

FDA Approves First Generic Ropinirole

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first generic versions of Requip (ropinirole hydrochloride) tablets for the treatment of moderate to severe Restless Legs Syndrome.

  Consumer News

Are you a workaholic? Time to unplug

Your Career: Gas gouged? Try telecommuting

Newsweek: Companies asking for ?love contracts?

Employers pulling the plug on Facebook

Your Career: Getting out of prison and into a job

  Latest Consumer News

Shindaiwa Corp. Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards

Window Falls Prompts CPSC to Issue Warning

Fuel Cells Used With Framing Nailers Recalled by Paslode for Fire Hazard

Manhattan Group Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard

Maple Chase Co. Recalls Carbon Monoxide and Carbon Monoxide/Smoke Combo Alarms Due to Alarm Malfunction

   

  Scam Alert

FTC to Host Conference on Consumer Information and the Mortgage Market

Defendants Agree to $26 Million Judgment to Settle FTC Charges for Deceiving Merchants in Debt/Credit Card Processing Scheme

FTC Testifies Before Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on the Agency's FY 2009 Budget Request

Pair Ordered to Pay $49 Million for Cross-Border Telemarketing Fraud

FTC to Host Town Hall Meeting to Explore Contactless Payment

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  Other Consumer News

Are you a workaholic? Time to unplug

Your Career: Gas gouged? Try telecommuting

Newsweek: Companies asking for ?love contracts?

Employers pulling the plug on Facebook

Your Career: Getting out of prison and into a job

Latest Recalls

Passport investigation suggests security hole

Should we irradiate fruits and vegetables?

Gross-ceries at the 7th Street Market

Infomercials: From the inside out

Consumers warned against bagged spinach

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