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Better Business Bureau
Get the latest news and alerts, find a local BBB or file a complaint online.

Recalls.gov
Official U.S. Government website, including recalls from various Federal Agencies.

Insurance Information Institute
The Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.) is recognized by the media, governments, regulatory organizations, universities and the public as a primary source of information, analysis and referral concerning insurance.

Federal Consumer Information Center
Answers to your questions about the Federal government and common consumer issues. The citizen's help desk for everyday life.

Consumer.gov
A "one-stop" link to a broad range of federal information resources available online.

Consumer Reports
Unbiased brand-name Ratings, including cars and trucks, appliances, electronics, and foods. Advice on health and nutrition and consumer services. Consumer Reports accepts no ads from companies.

Consumer World
A public service, non-commercial guide cataloging over 2000 of the most useful consumer resources.

Consumer Product Safety Commission
Official Federal Agency website, including recalls, reports and alerts.

Credit Infocenter
Credit, mortgages, rates, loans, everything you need to know about your credit, free tips, advice, definitions, samples, search, Rebuild your Credit!

Food and Drug Administration
Health Promotion/Disease and Injury Prevention Information.

ScamBusters
Helping people protect themselves from Internet scams, misinformation and hype.

The Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
Learn how to protect your personal privacy.

Federal Reserve Board: Consumer Information
Info on Bank Accounts and Services, Consumer Credit, Identity Theft, Leasing, Mortgages and Personal Finance.

Federal Trade Commission
Education is a key tool to prevent consumer injury. In this section of our website, you'll find publications with advice on avoiding scams and rip-offs, as well as tips on other consumer topics.

Internet Fraud Watch
Internet Fraud Tips, Scams Against Business, Online Complaint Form, Internet Fraud Statistics

National Do Not Call Registry
The National Do Not Call Registry gives you a choice about whether to receive telemarketing calls at home. Most telemarketers should not call your number once it has been on the registry for 31 days. If they do, you can file a complaint at this Website. You can register your home or mobile phone for free. Your registration will be effective for five years.

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BBC News

Sony Recalls Vaio Notebooks For Overheating Problem InformationWeek, NY - Sep 4, 2008 Until consumers check the safety of the notebooks, the Consumer Product Safety Commission has advised them to stop using the PCs immediately. ... Video: Money Minute: Laptop Recall, Boeing, Mortgages AssociatedPress Product recalls, warnings: 440000 Sony Vaio laptops Columbus Dispatch Some Sony Vaios go "crackle-crackle, fzzzt" Computerworld Rediff - VNUNet.com all 753 news articles

Recall expanded for ‘deadly’ bassinets Conde Nast Portfolio, NY - 22 hours ago ... bassinets at Illinois stores and found that some models were still available, despite an August warning by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. ...