Consumer Reports finds top scoring food processors for as little as $40
As the weather warms fresh ingredients are back on store shelves and food processors and choppers are ready for the summer entertaining season. Food processors can shred fresh veggies, whip up savory sauces, and grind ground beef for burgers without...

30 top lawn mowers and tractors make the cut in Consumer Reports' biggest tests to date
Just in time for the warm weather and green grass, the latest issue of Consumer Reports features Ratings of more than 100 mowers and tractors, in the organization’s largest mower test to date. Consumer Reports testers mowed 19.2 acres and...

Spring Cleaning Tips On How to Get Rid Of Practically Anything
Donating, selling and recycling are just a few ways to make the most out of old stuff YONKERS, NY — Springtime means out with the old and in with the new. But for those living with cluttered garages, basements, and...

CR Finds More Products Are Getting Smaller
Manufacturers downsizing packaging by as much as 20% but still charging the same price YONKERS, NY — Does it seem like some products don’t last as long as they used to? From toothpaste to tuna fish, hot dogs to hand...

Only One-Fifth of Americans Are Aware They Purchased a Recalled Product
YONKERS, NY — A new Consumer Reports poll finds that only one-fifth of U.S. adults were aware of having purchased food, medication, or a product (other than a car) that was recalled in the past three years. The nationally representative...

The Best Humidifiers to Combat Dry Winter Air
Safety 1st model a CR Best Buy for $30 YONKERS, NY — Humidifiers are a hot winter item due to dry indoor air. During the cold months, sales for humidifiers typically triple due to consumer demand. The latest issue from...

Hot Glassware Can Shatter Unexpectedly
Consumers Union Asks Consumer Product Safety Commission to Investigate Glass Bakeware YONKERS, NY — A year-long investigation by Consumer Reports reveals that while hundreds of millions of glass baking dishes are used safely each year, hot glassware can shatter unexpectedly,...

Energy Investigation: Five Steps To Make The U.S. A Global Leader in Energy Efficiency
Seven Simple Ways Consumers Can Start Saving Today; Latest Evolution of Lightbulbs on the Market YONKERS, NY — The U.S. energy consumption per capita was at its lowest level in 41 years last year. Americans have bought more energy efficient...

Walking Shoes: Asics Gel-Tech Walker Neo Tops Ratings in Men’s and Women’s Categories
YONKERS, NY — Of 25 models of walking shoes tested by Consumer Reports, the $100 Asics GEL-Tech Walker Neo tops the rankings for both men’s and women’s shoes in the September issue. The Asics, which scored an Excellent rating in...

Lower Prices and Comparable Performance on Leaf Blowers and Gutter Guards in Time for Fall Spruce Ups
Strong Selection for Shoppers Ranging From DIY Gutter Systems and Top Electric Leaf Blowers YONKERS, NY — The latest issue of Consumer Reports rates the best leaf blowers and gutter guards to ensure that yards and rain gutters are tidy...