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The $10 million Keurig K-Cup recyclability settlement closed to claims in January 2023 and has been paid out; here is what the court record, the SEC and Canada's Competition Bureau say, and what changed on the…
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If Wi-Fi drop-outs, fading batteries or the change of ownership at iRobot have you looking beyond Roomba, here…
What Consumer Reports' owner survey and RTINGS' test of 100 TVs over 10,000 hours show about which televisions…
A cordless stick cleans deeper and faster but you do the work, while a robot cleans less thoroughly…
More than a million Anker PowerCore 10000 power banks, model A1263, were recalled in June 2025; here is…
Recalls, recurring defects and red flags worth knowing about before you spend, with sources you can check yourself.
A summary of recent US recalls and warnings for USB chargers, magnetic and wireless chargers and battery chargers, what the pattern shows,…
Lithium-ion batteries are behind a series of US recalls and warnings for e-bikes, scooters and hoverboards; here are the main ones, why…
Lids that open or detach under pressure are behind most US pressure cooker recalls; here are the models affected, one official warning…
The common problems, hidden drawbacks and questions to ask for the products people most often regret.
About one laptop in six in Consumer Reports' member survey had a problem within three years; this report sets out what the survey shows, why we have not ranked the…
When a popular product disappoints, these are the options worth considering instead, and who each one suits.
Ring and Nest doorbells do little recording without a monthly plan; here is what each gives you free, and the doorbells that…
If Wi-Fi drop-outs, fading batteries or the change of ownership at iRobot have you looking beyond Roomba, here is which brands the…
If you like the idea of a topper but not the heat of memory foam, latex and wool are the usual alternatives.…
Practical consumer guides: reading reviews critically, checking recalls, returns, warranties and getting your money back.
No fire-safety body we found treats an idle, undamaged charger as a significant hazard, but faulty chargers and devices left charging unattended are a different matter; this guide separates the…
About one laptop in six in Consumer Reports' member survey had a problem within three years; this report sets out what the survey shows, why we…
What Consumer Reports' member survey and lab tests say goes wrong with cordless stick vacuums, which battery safety notices to know about, and how to choose…
No fire-safety body we found treats an idle, undamaged charger as a significant hazard, but faulty chargers and devices left charging unattended are a different matter;…
A summary of recent US recalls and warnings for USB chargers, magnetic and wireless chargers and battery chargers, what the pattern shows, and how to check…
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…
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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.
