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]

ShopSmart lists Six Surprising Home Hazards

Appliances that are most likely to start a fire; Plus, ways consumers can protect themselves

Yonkers, NY – An alarming number of appliance fires are caused by the units themselves as opposed to human error.

The September 2013 issue of ShopSmart magazine, from Consumer Reports, identifies six appliances that cause the most fires and tips on how to minimize the risk. [Read more]

GE Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire 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. GE has issued this recall because an electrical failure in the heating element of the dishwasher can pose the risk of a fire hazard.

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

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