The ornamental flowers on the sandals can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children

The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consume

AAA Mid-Atlantic expects prices to fall further and faster

Surface coatings on these products could contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced one of the largest child product safety alerts in years.

The hot word in makeup products is “minerals.“ And some of them claim to offer health benefits. Are they the real deal or just hype? Good Housekeeping digs out the truth about mineral makeup, in today’s Good Housekeeping Report.

The Virginia Attorney General’s Office of Consumer Affairs says the orginial number of complaints has been cut in half

About 210,000 General Electric toasters, manufactured in China and imported by Wal-Mart Stores Inc., because they can short circuit and pose a fire or shock hazard.

The undersides of the foot platforms can have sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard to children

The control module for the throttle can fail and cause the electric ride-on vehicle to unexpectedly surge forward, posing a risk of injury to the user or a bystander

The red paint on the toy cars contains excess levels of lead

Jo-Ann has received five reports of chairs collapsing when the legs were not locked

Sharp edges on the stainless steel latch attached to the cooler can pose a laceration hazard to consumers

The stability of the stands does not meet industry standards to prevent TV tip-over, posing a risk of injury or death to consumers

Kids today are dealing with ever-increasing academic demands. But could your child’s homework load actually be causing physical injury? Consumer Reports had students weigh in to see if the backpack they’re carrying could literally turn into a real pain.

It does not affect deposits held by Bank of the James, bank leaders said, but it will create negative earnings for the third quarter

Prices at the pump might have started to come down, but people are still looking for any way they can to save on gas. Driving a stick shift could be one option. Consumer Reports pitted seven manual vehicles against automatic ones to see just how much a manual might save you. Testers found that in every matchup, the manual vehicles cut fuel use by at least 10 percent.

People who have an older analog TV will need a converter box when television goes all-digital next February, unless they want to sign up for cable or satellite. Consumer Reports has tested two dozen converter boxes, costing from around $50 to about $80. But they’ll cost you less if you get a $40 coupon from the government.

Some drop side cribs are being recalled because they can detach and create a dangerous gap that could kill a child.

Final answer: The Tanglewood Mall store will remain open, but the store in Lynchburg will close.

The sip top on the water bottles can pull off, posing a choking hazard to young children

The fixed knot flexible openings in the soccer goal net can pose a head and neck entrapment or strangulation hazard to young children.

Name brands include PEDIGREE, Ol’ Roy, and Special Kitty.

When it comes to your gas and electric bill, it might surprise you to learn that up to 30 percent of your money goes to heating your water.

The U.S. government’s takeover of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac marks a sharp change in the world’s long-standing view of the United States as a low-risk investment, according to several former foreign finance ministers Monday at a global economic summit at the University of Virginia

You might be getting less of what you want at the grocery store and not even know it. That’s because some favorite items are getting smaller in size, but unfortunately, the price isn’t shrinking. Consumer Reports has the lowdown on downsizing.

Starting Thursday, September 11th, the chain will give away a free paper from the magazine “Good” in its stores.

Overseas ventures help keep state from feeling the brunt of a recession

Many of the major airlines are charging major fees—$15 to $25 a bag—to check your luggage. If you’re looking to circumvent those fees by stuffing everything into one carry-on, Consumer Reports’ latest tests can help you save money all the way around.

1 in 17 workers in state employed by one, says a new study of their impact