FOX16 Consumer Alerts

Preparing that holiday feast can cause quite a mess in your oven. We put the Betty Crocker Re-Useable Clean-Cookin' Non-Stick Oven Liner to the deal or dud test.

About a million Maclaren strollers sold by Target and Babies "R" Us are being recalled after 12 reports of children having their fingertips amputated by a hinge mechanism.

The makers of the Garlic Pro say it'll dice whole garlic cloves, along with all sorts of other foods, in just seconds. But is it a deal or a dud?

An electronics company is recalling almost 20,000 rechargeable batteries sold with a portable DVD player. Coby Electronics is recalling the batteries sold with its portable DVD/CD players.

It's a dilemma for any baker, brownies stuck to the pan! But the "Perfect Brownie Pan" offers a solution!

A FOX16 Deal or Dud product is now under recall. We featured the Handy Switch last year on Deal or Dud and our testers called the product a "deal".

Attorney General Dustin McDaniel issued this consumer alert to warn Arkansans about this scam.

Ford Motor Co. says it will add 4.5 million older-model vehicles to the list of those recalled because a defective cruise control switch could cause a fire.

With ID theft becoming more and more common, people are looking for safer ways to shop online. The makers of the Smart Swipe say is could make shopping online, not only safer, but faster.

Roughly 620,000 DeVilbiss Air Power Company pressure washers that were sold in 2005 are recalled.

Toyota said Tuesday it will recall 3.8 million vehicles in the United States to address problems with a removable floor mat that could interfere with the vehicle's accelerator and cause a crash.

The Reynolds Handi-Vac Food Storage System promises to keep food fresher longer. We put it to the test to find out if it is a deal or a dud.

More than 20,000 bunk beds need to go back to the store. Big Lots has announced a recall for its wooden bunk beds.

Some inventions require a lot of trial and error, detailed designs, and years of planning before being marketed, but some, are so unbelievably simple, that anyone could come up with the idea.

For most people washing laundry is not something they look forward to. But the makers of Washer Balls promise to take the dirty work out of cleaning your clothes, and save you money. Are they a Deal or a Dud?

Summer may be wrapping up, but there is still plenty of time to get in some grilling, before things cool down for good. The makers of the EZ Grill say is the ultimate in affordable, portable, disposable, mess-free grilling! But is it a deal or a dud?

More than 200,000 Smoothtop oven ranges need to go back to the store. Frigidaire and Kenmore are recalling certain models of their smooth-top electric ranges.

Covergirl says there Outlast Lipstain will stay on for hours. Jeremy Baker found out if it is a deal or a dud.

Check your blinds and shades. Six companies are recalling millions of window coverings following the deaths of three children who got caught in the cords.

For pet owners, when animals mark their territory in the house, not only is it hard to clean, but can leave that awful smell!

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has released tests on roof strength for micro and mini cars. The test evaluates how well your roof would protect you in a rollover.

About 9,000 Black & Decker Coffeemakers are being recalled by Applica Consumer Products due to burn hazard.

It's hard enough to get kids to brush their teeth every day, but one product, the Touch-N-Brush promises to make brushing fun, without the mess, and will use all of the toothpaste in the tube.

The CPSC says Homelite, Husky and Black Max are recalling their generators. About 51,000 of these were sold since July of last year.

Trying to look your best during the summer is a challenge especially when the high Arkansas humidity makes your hair look like a mess. That's where the EZ Combs comes in. The makers say it'll keep your hair style together even during the summer.

More than 200,000 Black and Decker Grasshog XP string trimmers are being recalled.

There is a warning about a scam hitting Arkansas and everyone with a telephone is at risk. Automated telemarketing calls are promising to lower your interest rate on your credit card. Don't fall for it.

If only you could make the every day crunch more than four times as effective. The makers of the Bender Ball say it will do just that, putting washboard abs within reach. Is the Bender Ball a deal or a dud?

In our FOX16 Consumer Alert you need to check and make sure you don't have a gas grill that has been recalled.

If only you could make chopping up vegetables, nuts, basically any kind of food possible without an electric food processor, and in seconds? it may be possible.

The makers of the Windshield Wonder promise to make cleaning your windshield easier and faster than ever! Is it a deal or a dud?

Thursday, July 9 you can ride the bus for free.

If you've bought a baby play yard in the past two years you need to pay attention.

Four million baby floats are under recall. Aqua-Leisure is recalling its inflatable baby floats.

With the summer season finally here, many of you are probably grilling many of your meals. But what if you don't want to stand outside in the heat? Jeremy baker puts one product to the test that will keep the heat away from you, and make cooking eggs that much easier.

Bumpits promises to make your hair bigger, fuller and more voluminous. But are they a deal or a dud?

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Blair LLC, of Warren, Pa., are re-announcing the voluntary recall by Blair of 162,000 women's full length Chenille Robes.

As we get closer to the official start of summer, barbecues are becoming more of an occurrence. Jeremy Baker puts the Big City Slider Station to the test, but is it a deal or a dud?

The makers on the Get a Grip say the suction mount handle needs no installation, but will provide support where needed. But is it a deal or a dud?

Many of you may be taking on some work around the house. If you're painting, the makers of the Point 'N Point say their product can make your job a whole lot easier. Is it a deal or a dud?

Valley Meats LLC of Coal Valley, Ill., is recalling approximately 95,898 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli.

The makers of the Dryer Balls say they will decrease your drying time and fluff up your clothes, all while softening them as well. Jeremy Baker puts them to the test to find out if they are a Deal or a Dud.

Attorney General Dustin McDaniel hopes to soon disconnect those annoying car warranty calls. McDaniel announced Wednesday he's filed a lawsuit against three companies for what he calls illegal practices.

Many viewers have asked about Pro Caulk. The makers promise to make your caulking work a snap. There's no-one better to test it out than the pros so we went to the Little Rock Flooring Company to find out if it’s a deal or a dud.

Now that warm weather is moving in it’s in with the tank tops and out with the sleeves. But for ladies wearing tank tops presents a challenge, hiding those not-so-fashionable bra straps.

It's called the Smart Shopper. The makers say it will simplify your life by making grocery shopping easier, by keeping track of your list for you.

Wal-Mart is recalling two types of shoes made in China.

A new scam is making its way through central Arkansas but the Better Business Bureau is warning consumers not to be conned. The scam comes in the form of a letter typed on what appears to be Disney letterhead.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product.