Six Deaths Reported from Robes on Fire

posted: 21 DAYS 10 HOURS AGO

CPSC.com

In the two months since a line of robes were recalled over flammability concerns, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has learned that six people have been burned to death wearing them.

The CPSC said five of the six victims were women -- three in their 80s -- and all were cooking when their robes caught fire.

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Bugaboo Recalled for Faulty Brakes

posted: 30 DAYS AGO

filed under: Recalls

Corbis

If you read WalletPop regularly, it's a safe bet you're smart with your money. You are not the sort to mourn the fate of the Hummer (saved by the Chinese just in time! whatever), or the decline of oodles of credit for college students ('cause you spent the money from your part-time job when you were in college, just like us). So do you care that the Bugaboo, the stroller of celebrities and those who dress like them, is recalled?

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Weekend BBQers Beware: Beef Recall

posted: 42 DAYS 6 HOURS AGO

filed under: Recalls

AP

An Illinois meat producer recalled nearly 96,000 pounds of potentially contaminated beef, the federal government announced Thursday because of the threat of E. coli poisoning.

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34 Million Pay Their Credit-Card Bills Late

posted: 64 DAYS 4 HOURS AGO

filed under: Banking, Credit, Credit Cards, Credit Reports, Credit Score, Debt, Beat Debt, Recalls, Recession, Savings Account

Nearly 34 million Americans admit they've been late making credit card payments, and about 18 million people say they've missed payments entirely. That's hardly surprising, given how many Americans are struggling these days. Are you? Here's what to do about your debt.

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GM Recalling 1.5M Vehicles

posted: 80 DAYS 6 HOURS AGO

filed under: Recalls

AOL

General Motors Corp. is recalling 1.5 million vehicles because of potential engine fires. GM says there have been no reports of any fires or injuries. Some of the recalled vehicles include the 1998-1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue, the 1997-2003 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1997-2003 Buick Regal, and the 1998-2003 Chevrolet Lumina, Monte Carlo and Impala.

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Women's Shoes Recalled by Wal-Mart

posted: 84 DAYS 7 HOURS AGO

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Evenflo Expands Recall of High Chairs

posted: 92 DAYS 3 HOURS AGO

filed under: Recalls

University of St. Andrews

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission today announced a voluntary recall of Evenflo Envision High Chairs involving about 643,000 units that has resulted in 320 reports of injuries.

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Off-Road Vehicles Recalled After 46 Deaths

posted: 94 DAYS 6 HOURS AGO

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Two Million Pounds of Pistachios Recalled

posted: 94 DAYS 11 HOURS AGO

filed under: Recalls

AFP / Getty Images

Citing potential contamination from salmonella, federal officials are urging consumers not to eat any food containing pistachios. The move comes as a California company voluntarily recalls more than 2 million pounds of roasted pistachios and a broader recall of products is expected.

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