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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.
The Latest on Consumer alerts
STATEMENT: Canceling subscriptions, memberships to be easier under new FTC rules
Bike helmets recalled: 140,000 and counting don’t meet safety standards; 14 separate recalls
Updates
No-hassle refunds for canceled and delayed flights takes effect
McDonald’s E. Coli outbreak expands; 104 sick, 1 dead in 14 states
Honda recalls 1.7 million cars, SUVs; steering defect could cause wrecks
What You Can Do
Tell Congress: Don’t let the insurance industry hide the climate risks they’re fueling
Featured Resources
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Did You Know?
In times of emergency, our researchers have found price surges of up to 166% for critical supplies like bottled water.
What We're Doing
Our guide provides tips for avoiding price-gouging and a how-to for reporting bad actors.
The Latest
Type
Apple AirPods are designed to die: Here’s what you should know
AirPods are nearly impossible to repair and their batteries are short-lived. Apple should design them to last.
New Report: Product recalls, warnings and penalties all increased in 2023
Dangerous products connected to more than 550 injuries, 15 deaths, U.S. PIRG Education Fund analysis shows
120,000 biometric gun safes recalled because they don’t lock; four brands affected
Nearly 100 complaints have been reported about an unauthorized person being able to open the safe without using the biometric lock with saved fingerprints
Companies that make dangerous products, hide injuries would face higher penalties under proposed law
Bill introduced in the Senate and House would give CPSC more enforcement authority
Home Design platform beds: 527,177 recalled because they can collapse
More than 100 complaints have been filed, some with injuries
Team
Murray
Teresa
Murray
Consumer Watchdog, PIRG
Mierzwinski
Ed
Mierzwinski
Senior Director, Federal Consumer Program, PIRG