Consumer Reports Tests Found Faster Appliances That Can Save Consumers More Than Two Hours A Day

CR survey reveals some consumers willing to pay more for speed

Yonkers, NY – Time is a precious commodity—so much so, it seems, that Americans are willing to spend a little more on faster household appliances, according to a recent Consumer Reports survey of more than 4,000 readers.

The survey found that about one-quarter of dishwasher, washer, and dryer owners said they’d pay extra for speedier appliances, and about one-third of that group said they would pay an extra $100.00 or more. The full report, “Life in the Fast Lane,” is featured in the February 2015 issue of Consumer Reports and is available at ConsumerReports.org [Read more]

Applica Consumer Products recalls Black & Decker Coffeemakers Due to Injury Hazard

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. The coffee pot handle of the Black & Decker coffeemakers can break off and possibly cause burns or cuts.

It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

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Consumer Reports Finds Top Coffeemakers for Java Connoisseurs

Latest coffeemaker testing results reveal modern features that offer added conveniences, but often at the expense of price and performance

Yonkers, NY – The classic coffeemaker has given rise to many new variations that offer consumers more than just a good cup of Joe. However in certain cases, Consumer Reports found that these added perks come at a cost.

In its recent tests of 61 coffeemakers, Consumer Reports tested models that brew two different coffees at once, double as a single-serve pod machine and even talk back to consumers, but some had a higher price tag and a poorer performance rating. [Read more]