Just in time for the Nation's gift-buying orgy that started last week, U.S. PIRG has issued its 26th annual Trouble in Toyland, which surveys the dangers to kids posed by toys. The report covers toxins (such as lead and pthalates), choking hazards, excessively loud toys, and strangulation hazards. It's chock full of data on toys that maim and kill and makes policy recommendations. The summary is here.
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11/29/2011
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About Me:
Cleo Manuel
I’m a 40-something mom and long time consumer advocate. My first job out of college was working for Ralph Nader’s Critical Mass Energy Project. After that, I went on to work for the National Consumers League, where my work as an advocate got me invited to be a guest on Oprah… twice! I am currently a full time wife, mother, and part time consumer advocate and consultant, serving on the board of directors of two consumer organizations. I decided to start this blog because I enjoy sharing consumer tips and information…and as a fellow mommy-blogger said, as an excuse not to clean my house.
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static.uspirg.org/consumer/
savvyconsumer.wordpress.com/
www.consumersunion.org/scribbler/
www.mrconsumer.com/
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www.marylandconsumers.org
www.thesimpledollar.com/
www.consumerman.com/
www.ftc.gov
www.cpsc.gov
Tip sheets for consumers
Credit Cards: 2009 Credit Card Survey
Consumer Action’s survey is a great resource.
Fraud information: www.fraud.org/
The National Consumers League’s website dedicated to stopping fraud.
Identity Theft: FTC Microsite
Great website to help consumers understand how to prevent ID theft, also what to do if you are a victim of this fraud.
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