Consumerist
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recalls
Recent Recalls
These products were recalled recently for being potentially hazardous. Watch out!
Maytag refrigerators - fire (here's an in-depth look at the Maytag recall from the Consumer Reports Safety blog)
Ritchie Immersion Heaters - shock
All-Clad 4-Square Belgian Waffle Makers - sparks -
Former electric heater company Vornado will pay the government a civil penalty of $500,000 and deny any wrongdoing for failing to report incidents of heater fires from 1993 to 2004, says the CPSC. "In August 2004, CPSC and Vornado announced the recall of about one million portable electric heaters," then the company dissolved. [CPSC]
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home warranty of america
Above And Beyond: Home Warranty of America
We didn't know homes had warranties, but according to Brad, they do, and they rock. Brad's house came with a warranty provided by Home Warranty of America. He has used them three times, "and they've blown me away each time." Brad's heater "decided that heating just wasn't its bag anymore." A serviceman examined the heater and warned it would soon break. When it did finally quit, the serviceman wasn't available, so Brad called Home Warranty of America.[The] lady I spoke to not only sympathized with my plight, but actually had me hold on the phone while she looked up and called another service company to verify they could take care of me right away. Not 10 minutes after I got off the phone with HWA, I received a callback from the A/C service company, and they were at my house within the hour.
We might not caution against warranties if they all provided this level of exemplary service. More »
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