Consumers across the country have told the Consumer Product Safety Commission smoke and flames poured out of their dishwasher. Our 5 On Your Side investigation
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Sobakawa Pillow: Does It Really Do That?
There are a million reasons why you might toss and turn at night. Mary Lawlor said she was interested in ways to improve her sleep, so we asked her to try out the Sobakawa pillow.
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Pet owners say treats made dog sick
Pet owners say their dog became sick from a chicken jerky treat. Find out what the FDA is doing about these reports.
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More consumers report dishwasher fires
A Broadview Heights man contacted NewsChannel5 after seeing our report about dishwasher fires, saying smoke and flames poured out of his kitchen.
Try, try again. It's the motto of anyone in the As Seen on TV business. We sat through a pitch session for several products with business executives and an
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There are some products out there that claim to make cooking pasta easier. But do they really do that?
Would you pay $50 for a light bulb? The technology is changing the way the bulbs are marketed, priced and sold.
An Ohio pet owner and Canadian vet say dogs got stuck to their crate after using a flea and tick product.
Consumer Reports tests thousands of products a year, so what happens to them when testing is done?
If there's a new product on the market, Consumer Reports engineers will find a way to test it. While the organization is known for its strict testing
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Sobakawa Pillow: Does It Really Do That?
There are a million reasons why you might toss and turn at night. Mary Lawlor said she …
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Pet owners say treats made dog sick
Pet owners say their dog became sick from a chicken jerky treat. Find out what the FDA is…
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More consumers report dishwasher fires
A Broadview Heights man contacted NewsChannel5 after seeing our report about dishwasher …
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Is your dishwasher a safety risk?
Consumers across the country have told the Consumer Product Safety Commission smoke and …
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From an invention idea to As Seen on TV
Try, try again. It's the motto of anyone in the As Seen on TV business. We sat through a …
Troubleshooter
- AG pledges CLE neighborhood improvements
- Regency Windows closes doors for good
- Parma man left with hole in house
- Professor sues bank for property losses
- Block club fights to improve area
- Regency Windows closes, with few answers
- New financing option protects home value
- Westlake closer to Avon Lake water deal
Recalls
- Strollers recalled after injury reports
- Recalled fax machines pose fire hazard
- 1 million birth control pills recalled
- Nearly 89K Minis may have faulty pump
- Radioactive tissue holders pulled
- FDA: recall may also affect painkillers
- Drug company recalls medicines
- Target recalls LED flashlight sets
