Category: Consumer Protection
Allreds Design Baby Bracelets And Pacifier Clips Recalled Due To Lead Hazard
HARTFORD – March 8 – The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection is alerting consumers to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s voluntary recall of Allreds Design Baby Bracelets and Pacifier Clips due to lead hazard. Consumers should cease using the above noted recalled products immediately.
These products were manufactured in the United States by Allreds Design [...]
Census Workers At Your Door: Make Sure They Are Who They Claim
Official 2010 Census forms from the U.S. Census Bureau will soon appear in mailboxes across Connecticut and Consumer Protection Commissioner Jerry Farrell, Jr. has some advice for residents about providing information to door-to-door census takers.
“The official U.S. Census survey is being mailed out later this month and will most likely be at your home in [...]
Frozen Seafood: Shoppers Overcharged, Ct Officials Claim
HARTFORD, February 22 – The Department of Consumer Protection has found that ice glazing on packaged frozen seafood such as shrimp, scallops and fish sold in Connecticut can make a significant impact on the amount of product that consumers get for their money, agency Commissioner Jerry Farrell, Jr. said today.
Following a 2009 federal report on [...]
DirecTV Complaint: Contract Renews With Each Replacement of Defective Equipment
The following complaint was sent by Beverly A. Lyons to Connecticut state officials as well as to us:
I am reporting a situation that I feel should be looked into on behalf of all consumers who are may be subject to what I am describing below, or similar practices that seem to me to constitute unfair business practices.
I [...]
Used Mattresses Being Sold In Conn Illegally
This may come as a surprise to many of you – it certainly did to me – that stores in Connecticut are permitted to sell used mattresses and box springs without disclosing that they are used.
Thankfully the state Consumer Protection Department regularly investigates stores that sell new and used mattresses to make sure that the [...]
Consumer Financial Protection Agency: Will We Get The Protection We Need?
President Barack Obama’s proposal to create a Consumer Financial Protection Agency came in with a bang. But it appears to be going out with a whimper. Before the proposal was introduced in Congress last year, Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner said of the economic meltdown. “This crisis was caused, in part, by a lack of consumer protections.” And? CtWatchdog checked in with several Washington, D.C., sources last week to learn what’s happening to the proposal in Congress. The answer? Not much.
Radio Shack Toy Helicopters Recalled: Fire Hazard
The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection is alerting consumers to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s, voluntary recall of Danbar Knight Hawk Toy Helicopters due to a fire hazard. Consumers should stop using this product immediately.
This recall involves Danbar Toys Knight Hawk 3D remote control helicopters, manufactured in China and imported by Radio Shack Corporation [...]
Old Saybrook Doctor Has Controlled Substance Registration Pulled By State
Connecticut Consumer Protection Commissioner Jerry Farrell, Jr. has issued a summary suspension of the controlled substance registration of Scott W. Houghton, M.D. of Old Saybrook, and has ordered a hearing regarding Houghton to determine if the summary suspension issued today should continue and his controlled substance registration be permanently revoked.
“We have strong reason to believe [...]
Norwalk, Stamford Ct Stores Flunk Liquor Law Checks
Connecticut Consumer Protection Commissioner Jerry Farrell, Jr. released today the results of a large-scale undercover compliance operation held last weekend, involving compliance with Connecticut’s state liquor laws, specifically the sale of alcohol to those under the legal age.
On Saturday, January 30th, Stamford Police officers, Norwalk Police officers, and Liquor Control Agents conducted alcohol compliance tests [...]
CYBEX Baby Strollers Recalled
HARTFORD, January 29 – The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection is alerting consumers to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s recall of the CYBEX Strollers for repair due to risk of fingertip amputation and laceration hazard. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately.
This recalled product was manufactured in China and distributed by [...]
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