FOX16 Consumer Alerts

The makers of the Ravi Instant Wine Chiller say it cools the wine to the desired temperature as you pour it from the bottle. But is it a deal or a dud?

The CPSC and Ethan Allen Global announced a voluntary recall of approximately 163,000 Roman-style shades because they pose a risk of strangulation.

The makers of the Bend-A-Hanger say the flexible hangers will hang wide necks and spaghetti straps, and prevent bumps in your clothing. But are they a deal or a dud?

The makers of the BigTop Cupcake say it is the fast and easy way to create a colossal cupcake that will make everyone's face light up! But is it a deal or dud?

The makers of the Smart Mop say the mop with a twist will hold up to 10 times its weight in water, and work on any surface, with any spill! but is it a deal or a dud?

If your monthly phone bill is sending you into cell shock it may be time for a mobile makeover. Learn how simple steps can mean big savings for you and your family.

The makers of the Bottle Top say you can turn your favorite canned drink into your favorite bottled drink in a snap. But is it a Deal or a Dud?

Toyota, the world's number one auto-maker is suspending U.S. sales of eight recalled vehicle models to fix accelerator pedals that could stick.

A FOX16 Consumer Alert as a hot water mop needs to be returned. Lysol is recalling 162,000 of its steam cleaning mops.

Toyota is recalling 2.3 million U.S. vehicles to correct sticking accelerator pedals, the latest in a string of quality problems that have bedeviled the Japanese automaker.

About 1.5 million Graco strollers sold at Wal-Mart, Target and other major retailers are being recalled after some children's fingertips were amputated by hinges on the products.

The makers of the Twin Draft Guard claim you can start saving money on your energy bill. But is it a deal or dud?

Now there's a girdle for the fellas. It's called the Equmen Core Precision Undershirt and it promises to make guys look slimmer and stand up straighter. Is it a Deal or a Dud?

The makers of the Jupiter Jack say the device could help you chat hands-free without shouting though static. Is it a Deal or a Dud?

447,000 Dorel infant car seat carriers are under recall.

The Strawberry Shortcake Berry Café is one of the most popular holiday toys and the makers promise it will be a treat for the little lady in your life! Is it a deal or a dud?

The CPSC has announced a massive nationwide recall that is among the largest in history.

About 26,000 MTD products Log Splitter are under recall. The control handle can fail to return to neutral leaving the splitter running and posing an amputation risk.

The makers of the Play-Doh Burger Builder say the interchangeable molds offer kids everything they need to make the perfect Play-Doh Hamburger.

A consumer group that reported several of the holiday season's must-have toys are unsafe wants to make a correction.

The makers of the Nerf Weather Blitz Football say it is the only football that actually plays better in wet weather.

The makers of the Pancake Puffs say they can make cornbread, pancake balls, and all sorts of desert items with the greatest of ease.

Ford, Subaru and Volkswagen lead the insurance industry's annual list of the safest new vehicles, according to a closely watched assessment used by car companies to lure safety-conscious consumers to showrooms.

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.