Consumer Reports Tests Found Faster Appliances That Can Save Consumers More Than Two Hours A Day
January 21, 2015
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
June 2, 2012
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.
Consumer Reports Finds Top Coffeemakers for Java Connoisseurs
November 5, 2011
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]








