Archive for September, 2009

Good Question: What Triggers A Recall?

September 30th, 2009 by ConsumerBob


Think you’re hearing a lot about recalls? You are. On average, there are nearly twenty products recalled every day in the United States. So who decides to pull a product off the shelves?

Palin’s Unpublished Memoir Already A Best-Seller

September 30th, 2009 by ConsumerBob


Sarah Palin finished her book quickly and became a best seller even faster. Just two days after HarperCollins announced that the release of Palin’s
memoir, “Going Rogue,” had been moved up from the spring to Nov. 17,
the former Alaska governor’s book has made it No. 1 in preoders.

Nationwide Voluntary Product Recall of Neocate® Infant Specialized Formula Lot P91877

September 29th, 2009 by ConsumerBob


Nutricia North America, Inc. (“Nutricia”) has contacted customers to undertake the voluntary recall and replacement of one (1) lot of the specialized infant formula product, Neocate®. This recall involves a limited quantity of individual cans (approximately 3700) from Lot # P91877, and does not affect any other Neocate® products or lot numbers.

Minn. Biodiesel Plant Creates Fuel Without Waste

September 29th, 2009 by ConsumerBob


It’s been called ‘too good to be true’ and a ‘miracle’ fuel. It’s a
biodiesel that’s made from waste, not food stock. If it’s successful,
the new plant could replace the need for foreign oil.

Toyota Issues Massive Recall Over Floor Mats

September 29th, 2009 by ConsumerBob


Toyota Motor Corp.
said Tuesday it will recall 3.8 million vehicles in the United States,
the company’s largest-ever U.S. recall, to address problems with a
removable floor mat that could cause accelerators to get stuck and lead
to a crash. The recall will involve popular models such as the Toyota
Camry, the top-selling passenger car in America, and the Toyota [...]

Good To Know: Lucca Brazzi And Interest Rates

September 29th, 2009 by ConsumerBob


In this tough economy, a lot of people are buying things with their
debit cards they don’t have money in the bank to cover. Some banks will
loan you the money automatically, without your permission then charge
you big-time for the loan. Don says, Congress is getting ready to lower
the boom on that practice.

Toyota Issues Massive Recall Over Floor Mats

September 29th, 2009 by ConsumerBob


Toyota Motor Corp.
said Tuesday it will recall 3.8 million vehicles in the United States,
the company’s largest-ever U.S. recall, to address problems with a
removable floor mat that could cause accelerators to get stuck and lead
to a crash. The recall will involve popular models such as the Toyota
Camry, the top-selling passenger car in America, and the Toyota [...]

Xcel Energy Granted Smaller Electric Rate Increase

September 29th, 2009 by ConsumerBob


It was four years ago when Xcel Energy last requested an increase in electric rates. It sought and won a rate hike of nearly 5.5 percent.

Xcel Gets MN Rate Hike; Customers To Get Refunds

September 29th, 2009 by ConsumerBob


Xcel Energy was cleared on Tuesday to raise its electric rates in Minnesota, but most of the company’s customers stand to get refunds and might even see their bills go down.

YouTube Says Warner Music Videos Are Back

September 29th, 2009 by ConsumerBob


YouTube says music videos from Warner Music Group Corp. will return to
the video site in the coming months after a nine-month dispute over
deal terms.