http://www.fox16.com/content/news/consumer/default.aspx Product recalls and consumer issues. en-us Copyright 2010 Newport Television LLC. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Sun, 21 Mar 2010 05:00:01 GMT Sun, 21 Mar 2010 21:52:38 GMT FOX16 Consumer Alerts http://www.fox16.com/sites/klrt/images/fox16logo.jpg http://www.fox16.com/content/news/consumer/default.aspx 100 96 15 http://www.fox16.com:80/content/news/consumer/story/Deal-or-Dud-Slim-N-Lift/QEx1CAqodE-et2WzB1nA0g.cspx?rss=1468 http://www.fox16.com:80/content/news/consumer/story/Deal-or-Dud-Slim-N-Lift/QEx1CAqodE-et2WzB1nA0g.cspx?rss=1468 The makers of the Slim-n-Lift say the girdle-like product will make it look like you've lost up to three dress sizes in an instant. But is it a deal or... KLRTConsumerAlert Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:30:00 GMT Deal or Dud: Slim-N-Lift http://www.fox16.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=80656@klrt.dayport.com&navCatId=495 http://www.fox16.com:80/content/news/consumer/story/Deal-or-Dud-Ravi-Instant-Wine-Chiller/8WRK_PFXAEKT47f4YcUe-w.cspx?rss=1468 http://www.fox16.com:80/content/news/consumer/story/Deal-or-Dud-Ravi-Instant-Wine-Chiller/8WRK_PFXAEKT47f4YcUe-w.cspx?rss=1468 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... KLRTConsumerAlert Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:30:00 GMT Deal or Dud: Ravi Instant Wine Chiller http://www.fox16.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=80533@klrt.dayport.com&navCatId=495 http://www.fox16.com:80/content/news/consumer/story/Roman-shades-by-Ethan-Allan-recalled-for/qLEtxXqMOUiv1U_ZYgJx5w.cspx?rss=1468 http://www.fox16.com:80/content/news/consumer/story/Roman-shades-by-Ethan-Allan-recalled-for/qLEtxXqMOUiv1U_ZYgJx5w.cspx?rss=1468 The CPSC and Ethan Allen Global announced a voluntary recall of approximately 163,000 Roman-style shades because they pose a risk of strangulation. KLRTConsumerAlert Fri, 05 Mar 2010 22:07:00 GMT http://www.fox16.com:80/content/news/consumer/story/Deal-or-Dud-Bend-A-Hanger/9_VwTpIC-Eq27k7z5pHeNw.cspx?rss=1468 http://www.fox16.com:80/content/news/consumer/story/Deal-or-Dud-Bend-A-Hanger/9_VwTpIC-Eq27k7z5pHeNw.cspx?rss=1468 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? KLRTConsumerAlert Thu, 04 Mar 2010 23:35:00 GMT Deal or Dud: Bend-A-Hanger http://www.fox16.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=80415@klrt.dayport.com&navCatId=495 http://www.fox16.com:80/content/news/consumer/story/Deal-or-Dud-Bigtop-Cupcake-Bakeware/qloNDkx8lkmBPDnad6It4g.cspx?rss=1468 http://www.fox16.com:80/content/news/consumer/story/Deal-or-Dud-Bigtop-Cupcake-Bakeware/qloNDkx8lkmBPDnad6It4g.cspx?rss=1468 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... KLRTConsumerAlert Thu, 25 Feb 2010 23:30:00 GMT Deal or Dud: Bigtop Cupcake Bakeware http://www.fox16.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=80314@klrt.dayport.com&navCatId=495 http://www.fox16.com:80/content/news/consumer/story/Deal-or-Dud-Smart-Mop/PfJpZBq8hUOnMpEi3lX05Q.cspx?rss=1468 http://www.fox16.com:80/content/news/consumer/story/Deal-or-Dud-Smart-Mop/PfJpZBq8hUOnMpEi3lX05Q.cspx?rss=1468 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!... KLRTConsumerAlert Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:30:00 GMT Deal or Dud: Smart Mop http://www.fox16.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=80199@klrt.dayport.com&navCatId=495 http://www.fox16.com:80/content/news/consumer/story/Save-money-How-to-lower-your-cell-phone-bill/TVu9F0XYNEmGUWHxaRSdwA.cspx?rss=1468 http://www.fox16.com:80/content/news/consumer/story/Save-money-How-to-lower-your-cell-phone-bill/TVu9F0XYNEmGUWHxaRSdwA.cspx?rss=1468 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... KLRTConsumerAlert Thu, 11 Feb 2010 03:27:00 GMT Save money: How to lower your cell phone bill http://www.fox16.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=80075@klrt.dayport.com&navCatId=5 http://www.fox16.com:80/content/news/consumer/story/Deal-or-Dud-Bottle-Top/FcEgv5TdVUu-0DzcMCI2Cw.cspx?rss=1468 http://www.fox16.com:80/content/news/consumer/story/Deal-or-Dud-Bottle-Top/FcEgv5TdVUu-0DzcMCI2Cw.cspx?rss=1468 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? KLRTConsumerAlert Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:25:00 GMT Deal or Dud: Bottle Top http://www.fox16.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=79864@klrt.dayport.com&navCatId=495 http://www.fox16.com:80/content/news/consumer/story/Toyota-suspends-sales-of-eight-vehicles/XqhP-DIUGkS6U345muCQog.cspx?rss=1468 http://www.fox16.com:80/content/news/consumer/story/Toyota-suspends-sales-of-eight-vehicles/XqhP-DIUGkS6U345muCQog.cspx?rss=1468 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. KLRTConsumerAlert Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:04:00 GMT Toyota suspends sales of eight vehicles http://www.fox16.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=79847@klrt.dayport.com http://www.fox16.com:80/content/news/consumer/story/Lysol-steam-cleaning-mops-recalled/WnBfdSotukmvuKN2i2z-9w.cspx?rss=1468 http://www.fox16.com:80/content/news/consumer/story/Lysol-steam-cleaning-mops-recalled/WnBfdSotukmvuKN2i2z-9w.cspx?rss=1468 A FOX16 Consumer Alert as a hot water mop needs to be returned. Lysol is recalling 162,000 of its steam cleaning mops. KLRTConsumerAlert Fri, 22 Jan 2010 21:56:00 GMT