Rainbow Road children’s books: 260,000 recalled over choking hazard
Books were sold at stores and school book fairs nationwide
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Get the information, tools and resources it takes to protect yourself in today’s ever-changing marketplace.
These days we all need to be smart consumers. We need access to the information and resources it takes to avoid the latest scams, stop identity thieves, spot rip offs and keep unsafe food and toxic products out of our shopping carts. PIRG’s consumer watchdog team does the research, publicizes issues through the media, produces consumer guides, and sends out consumer alerts so we all have the tools to make smart, safe, informed choices.
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Mastercard, don’t sell my data
Bike recall: More than 700,000 bicycles affected by faulty Shimano cranksets
Updates
Infant swing sold only on Amazon recalled, violates Safe Sleep for Babies Act
LittleOak infant formula recalled; products sold illegally
Nearly 400,000 Honda lawnmowers and pressure washers recalled
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What We're Doing
Our guide provides tips for avoiding price-gouging and a how-to for reporting bad actors.
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83,000 Boon Flair high chairs recalled because seats can detach
34 incidents reported, 24 children have fallen out
Bank of America to pay consumers caught up its July scandal
Consumers affected by fake accounts, bogus fees and withheld rewards will get millions
After Hurricane Idalia: Watch out for repair scams, price gouging, unsafe generator use
Those not affected should be on guard for donation scams
Updated 2023 mid-hurricane season resource guide: data, resources & interview opportunities
The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June 1 through November 30. This resource guide can help members of the media cover it more thoroughly and accurately.
American Airlines fined $4.1 million, largest penalty ever for tarmac violations
Company allowed 43 flights to stay on the tarmac for three-plus hours between 2018 and 2021.
Team
Murray
Teresa
Murray
Consumer Watchdog, U.S. PIRG Education Fund
Mierzwinski
Ed
Mierzwinski
Senior Director, Federal Consumer Program, U.S. PIRG Education Fund
Litt
Mike
Litt
Director, Consumer Campaign, U.S. PIRG Education Fund
Melgar
Danielle
Melgar
Food & Agriculture, Advocate, U.S. PIRG Education Fund