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About one laptop in six in Consumer Reports' member survey had a problem within three years; this report…
What Consumer Reports' member survey and lab tests say goes wrong with cordless stick vacuums, which battery safety…
No fire-safety body we found treats an idle, undamaged charger as a significant hazard, but faulty chargers and…
A summary of recent US recalls and warnings for USB chargers, magnetic and wireless chargers and battery chargers,…
Recalls, recurring defects and red flags worth knowing about before you spend, with sources you can check yourself.
Lithium-ion batteries are behind a series of US recalls and warnings for e-bikes, scooters and hoverboards; here are the main ones, why…
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Several widely sold electric heaters have been recalled in the US since 2024 for overheating, fire and shock hazards; here are the…
The common problems, hidden drawbacks and questions to ask for the products people most often regret.
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When a popular product disappoints, these are the options worth considering instead, and who each one suits.
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Practical consumer guides: reading reviews critically, checking recalls, returns, warranties and getting your money back.
What US fire agencies, the EPA and the FAA say about buying, charging, storing, flying with and disposing of lithium-ion batteries, with links to our recall pages and warning-sign guide.
What US fire agencies, the EPA and the FAA say about buying, charging, storing, flying with and disposing of lithium-ion batteries, with links to our recall…
Lithium-ion batteries are behind a series of US recalls and warnings for e-bikes, scooters and hoverboards; here are the main ones, why some come with no…
The warning signs fire agencies list for lithium-ion batteries, why batteries swell, what to do in the first few minutes, and how to tell ordinary wear…
Refunds for App Store, in-app and subscription charges are requested at reportaproblem.apple.com and decided by Apple; this guide follows Apple's own steps and explains why you…
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Negative reviews are the most useful ones, if you read them carefully. This is how we do it.
We read owner reviews, retailer questions and answers, product manuals and official recall records for the product and its closest rivals.
One angry review is an anecdote. The same fault described by many unrelated buyers is a pattern worth reporting.
We set out what buyers like alongside what they complain about, and say who the product still suits.
Where the evidence supports it, we point to options that avoid the main complaint, and explain their own drawbacks.
Every review, warning, alternative and guide we have on a product area, in one place.
