FOX16 Consumer Alerts

A new law that just went into affect may help you stop pre-recorded telemarketing calls; Some encouraging news about the safety of toysl The next time you rent a movie at Blockbuster you may also be able to get a concert ticket.

From ringing cash registers to the click of a mouse. The holiday shopping season kicked off this weekend. The numbers from Black Friday not bad, but not great either.

Getting a close, smooth shave doesn't come cheap. The cost of blades will make anyone dizzy. Save A Blade says their product will save you a ton of money. Is it a Deal or a Dud?

Flight delays are down; When it comes to holiday shopping a new survey shows fifty five percent of us are going to spend less this year than in 2007; Advice for your Black Friday game plan.

Zenith Electronics donated 20 digital TV converter boxes to the Patrick Hays senior center in North Little Rock. Today’s DTV question of the day; Black Friday forecast.

If you have a cell phone, a camera, a PDA a game console, an MP3 player or even a GPS. This product may work for you. It's called the Solio and Corey and Jay of 100.3 The Edge agreed to give it a test in this edition of Celebrity Deal or Dud.

Get ready for the switch to digital television. In February, your analog TV picture will fade to black. There's still a lot of confusion as to what "going digital" means and how it differs from analog TV.

Nestlé Prepared Foods Company, a Springville, Utah, establishment, is recalling approximately 879,565 pounds of frozen chicken meals that may contain foreign materials.

Everyday from now until February 17th FOX16 is going to be answering your digital television questions about the upcoming switch from analog to digital.

Tis the season for scams. Crooks are calling people and identifying themselves as Food and Drug Administration agents.

People across the country need to prepare their TV's for the switch from analog to digital. To help make the transition easy each weeknight from now until the February 17th launch we are going to answer your DTV questions.

Let’s face it moving across town or just re-arranging the living room is never fun. Especially with all that heavy lifting. The makers of the forearm forklift say their product will make a heavy piece of furniture seem lighter.

Refurbished Electronics for the Holiday; The FCC has sent letters to eleven cable companies and Verizon communications to inquire about pricing and service changes.

When it comes to cutting, chopping, dicing and slicing, having a sharp knife is critical. Kevin Kelly and Chad Heritage with KSSN put the Samurai Shark knife sharpener to the test.

Driving on old tires can lead to catastrophic failure. It doesn't help that tires sold in this country have no expiration date. So how do know if you're living life on the edge just by driving your vehicle?

PC makers are recalling 100,000 laptop battery packs after reports some overheated.

Student loans are harder to get; Wal-Mart is tuning into a whole new music market. Netflix and TiVo reached an agreement to deliver movies straight to your TiVo; don’t forget to check your smoke alarms.

It seems no matter where you park or what precautions you take those annoying bumps, scratches and pesky door dings pop up all over. The Door Pal says it can protect your ride from that and more.

The TSA expects to lift restrictions that limit to carrying 3-ounce bottles of liquids, gels and aerosols on planes. One TV market analyst is predicting that high-def TV's will be slashed in the coming weeks from as little as $100 to as much as $300; Electronics makers and retail chains are slashing prices of Blu-Ray players.

Get free tacos on Tuesday; Checking account fees set a new record; Chrysler and GM could be out of money.

Parents you might want to keep a closer eye on your children especially if they like playing popular games on the web. Popular websites aimed directly at young children are seeing more activity in chat rooms and the type of chat that's going on is alarming.

Opening presents is a big part of the upcoming holidays, but cutting through tough plastic packaging can be a pain. The makers of "Open It" say they have a cure for what they call wrap rage.

Two eight month old babies suffocated because of a crib being recalled; Airlines will be offering almost 3,000 fewer domestic flights every day during the Thanksgiving holiday.

Talk of another stimulus check is picking up steam; Circuit City is considering closing at least 100 stores and cutting thousands of jobs; Hyundai-Kia has issued two airbag-related recalls for its Hyundai Elantra model; Cadillac is recalling about 17,000 2004 SRX models equipped with an automatic transmission.

A federal judge has approved a settlement in the pet food case. People getting social security checks will be getting a raise. Nissan is recalling $200,000 of its cars.

The makers of the Handy Switch claim you can control any lamp, anywhere and that it's the latest in wireless lighting. Is it a Deal or a Dud?

Apple's new line of laptops are now available; A Chicago based supply company is conducting a voluntary recall of Kroger Value Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips.

As a result of the national debt literally bursting at the seams, the National Debt Clock has run out of room; We’ve all heard of a drunk dial, but now a new system is trying to prevent g-mailers from sending any late night emails they could regret later.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Hasbro Inc. has announced a voluntary recall of the Nerf N-Strike Recon Blaster. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Gardening usually requires getting your hands a little dirty. The makers of, "Seed in a Blanket," promise you can cut, place and then watch your flowers grow! Is it a deal or a dud?

Polymarin Composites announced today it will open a new manufacturing facility in Little Rock.

With the recent meltdown on Wall Street you'll probably want to pay closer attention to your credit card. That's because the crisis has a direct impact on your buying power.

Financial crisis scam watch list; American Airlines is raising fees; Walmart is recalling a GE toaster.

You may be able to walk your way into fitness with a new kind of shoe. They're called Fit Flops. The makers claim their shoes will strengthen your calves, thighs even your buns.

More than 70,000 Arkansans have free money waiting for them but the Internal Revenue Service says it does not know who is owed the money and time is running out to claim it.

Not a good day in Washington, Wall Street or Main Street for that matter. With a depression on the horizon Bankrate.com recommends you avoid these pitfalls during an economic downturn.

The House on Monday defeated a $700 billion emergency rescue package, ignoring urgent pleas from President Bush and bipartisan congressional leaders to quickly bail out the staggering financial industry.

The sluggish economy is forcing one Little Rock company out of business. Ways to save money on your phone bills; Coworkers may not be telling the whole truth when using email.

The high tech Smart Lidz are supposed to magically cling to glass, metal, ceramic even plastic, vacuum sealing your produce and keeping it fresher longer. Kevin Kelly puts them to the test to find out if they are a Deal or a Dud.

The FDA gives an update on the tainted formula from China; Amazon.com will soon offer a new service; Holiday sales in the U.S. could be the weakest in seventeen years.

If you're having trouble seeing, maybe you need a new pair of glasses. Prescription glasses can help, but when you walk outside they don't really offer much protection.

Officials are discussing how to save AIG from bankruptcy; The Federal Reserve announced that despite the troubled economy it will not reduce the federal fund interest rate; United Airlines raises prices for the 2nd checked bag.

The talk on the street Friday is soaring gas prices and whether there’s some price gouging going on ahead of hurricane Ike.

There is now talk of a second stimulus package; Mothers, check your baby formula and make sure its not from China; Turns out of the 900,000 Simplicity Bassinets that were recalled 200,000 had another name.

Viewers set a new Deal or Dud record this week with more than 150 emails about the Peticure. So we went to work to find out if it is a Deal or a Dud.

The airline industry is cutting back on perks, including frequent flier miles; Ford recall reminder; a new Ford gets 65 miles to the gallon.

Fannie Mae Impact; Credit card satisfaction ratings; JetBlue sells tickets on eBay.

A North Little Rock community says it’s fed up with contractors, accused of starting several jobs and never finishing them. Now the homeowners are dishing out extra bucks to other contractors to finish up someone else's work.

Eleven more retailers are taking the potentially dangerous bassinets out of their stores; Sony is recalling more than 400,000 laptops; The cost to stay healthy is about to go even higher; Good news for Direct TV customers.