News

7/30/09 - US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Frigidaire Recalls Clothes Washers Due to Fire Hazard -- Recall Alert #09-292

7/21/09 - US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Heating System Thermostats Recalled by OJ Electronics Due to Shock Hazard -- Recall Alert #09-282

7/16/09 - US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Steam Cleaners Recalled by Thane International Due to Shock and Burn Hazards -- Recall Alert #09-279

6/23/09 - US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Crane Plumbing Recalls Bath Tubs With A Whirlpool Due to Entrapment and Drowning Hazards -- Recall Alert #09-253

6/23/09 - US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Applica Consumer Products Inc. Recalls Black & Decker® Spacemaker™ Coffeemakers Due to Burn Hazard -- Recall Alert #09-252

6/16/09 - US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Laceration Hazard Prompts Recall by Starbucks of Coffee Grinders; Made by Tsann Kuen -- Recall Alert #09-244

6/16/09 - US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Viking Range Corporation Recalls Built-In Refrigerators Due to Injury Hazard; Doors Can Detach -- Recall Alert #09-242

5/28/09 - US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Home Depot Recalls Patio Umbrellas Due to Risk of Impact Injury -- Recall Alert #09-232

5/21/09 - US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Bunn-O-Matic Recalls Single Cup Tea/Coffeemakers Due to Burn Hazard -- Recall Alert #09-227

4/29/09 - US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Hair Dryers Recalled by Universalink International Trading Due to Electrocution Hazard -- Recall Alert #09-205

4/29/09 - US Consumer Product Safety Commission - HMI Industries Recalls Floor Cleaners Due to Burn Hazard -- Recall Alert #09-204

4/23/09 - US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Toaster Oven/Broilers Recalled by Haier America Due to Burn or Electrical Shock Hazard -- Recall Alert #09-199

4/15/09 - US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Senseo One-Cup Coffeemakers Recalled by Philips Consumer Lifestyle Due to Burn Hazard -- Recall Alert #09-194

4/8/09 - US Consumer Product Safety Commission - GE Recalls Ranges Due to Fire and Burn Hazards -- Recall Alert #09-189

4/6/09 - US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Atico International USA Recalls Coffeemakers Sold Exclusively At Walgreens Due to Fire Hazard -- Recall Alert #09-184

4/2/09 - US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Best Buy Announces the Recall of Certain Insignia 26-Inch Flat-Panel LCD Televisions Due to Fire Hazard -- Recall Alert #09-183

Publications

• Residential Air Cleaning Devices: A Summary of Available Information (EPA 400/1-90-002)
• Indoor Air Facts No. 7 - Residential Air Cleaners (EPA 20A-4001)
• Indoor Air Facts No. 8 - Use and Care of Home Humidifiers (EPA)

Buying Guides

• Kenmore
  • Washer and Dryer Guide
  • Cooking Appliances
  • Refrigerator Buying Guide
  • Dishwasher Buying Guide
  • Floor Care Guide
• Whirlpool

Ideas & Advice

• Energy Star
• GE Design Center
• Jenn-Air Product Advice
• Maytag

Manufacturers Web Sites

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• GE
• Kenmore
• KitchenAid
• LG
• Maytag
• Jenn-Air

Consumer Information

• Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers
• Association of Home Equipment Educators
• American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy
• Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
• The Soap and Detergent Association