Toshiba Recalls T Series Notebook Computers Due to Burn Hazard
The notebook computers can overheat at the notebook’s plug-in to the AC adapter, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
No Specific Cause Found Yet Linking Dry Max Diapers to Diaper Rash
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada (HC) have reviewed consumer incident reports and other information involving Pampers Dry Max diapers. To date, the review has not identified any specific cause linking Dry Max diapers to diaper rash.
New netbooks add some brawn, but are they still a good buy?
In the beginning, netbooks were modest devices. Most lacked the giddyup to even run Windows. Now, netbooks have grown up to the point where even basic models perform many everyday tasks with ease, and a new class of netbooks is starting to challenge full-sized laptops when it comes to getting things done. But this higher power comes at a price — literally — as netbooks are starting to catch up to and even pass full-sized laptops when it comes to the bottom line. Do these more powerful but more expensive netbooks still make sense? That’s among the things you can learn in our freshly updated report on netbooks.
Swing Sets Recalled by Kompan Inc. for Repair Due to Fall Hazard
The joint connection between the horizontal top beam and the vertical end bracket and support post system can crack and break, posing a fall and impact hazard to users.
Getting prepared for a hurricane
It’s that time of year. Hurricane Earl is set to become the first big storm of 2010 to let its presence be felt in the United States. Hurricane warnings and watches are in effect on the east coast, and experts are closely monitoring Earl’s track to see just how far north is effects might be felt.
One needn’t be a historian to understand the potential dangers hurricanes present every time they make landfall. Even “smaller” storms can cause a lot of damage. While there’s nothing anyone can do to stop a hurricane, you can reduce some of the anxiety associated with Mother Nature’s violent outbursts by preparing for them ahead of time. To that end, we’ve assembled some useful links that may come in handy throughout the rest of hurricane season. Remember, it’s not officially over until December 1.
Fast facts about slow cookers
When it comes to choosing a slow cooker, you have many brands to pick from. But one manufacturer, Hamilton Beach, stands out when it comes to producing what pros and consumers alike say are the best slow cookers available. Three Hamilton Beach slow cookers make the list of Best Reviewed products in our latest report update. What we found most surprising was that a previous Best Reviewed pick, the All-Clad 99009, has fallen sharply out of favor with some consumers.
Slow Cookers Recalled by Sensio Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Kohl’s Department Stores
The slow cooker’s control panel can overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard.
32-Inch Sharp LCD-TVs Recalled Due to Risk of Injury
The TV stand’s neck support can break and cause the TV to tip-over, posing a risk of injury to the consumer.
CPSC Makes Recall Data Available Electronically to Businesses, 3rd Party Developers
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is making its product safety information on all recalls available in an electronic data set for use by businesses and software and application developers.
1.3 million Garmin GPS units recalled for overheating/fire risk
Garmin GPS units are hot items — both figuratively and literally, it seems. Reviews bear that out, as the nuvi series of automotive GPS devices sweeps ConsumerSearch’s Best Reviewed categories in our most recent full report. Unfortunately, Garmin has identified a potentially dangerous overheating problem when certain third-party batteries produced within a specific date range are used in conjunction with specific printed circuit boards (PCBs). The overheating risk could lead to increased risk of fire.