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Consumer Reports treasures its reputation and apologizes faster than Don Imus when it makes a mistake. Earlier this year it retracted the results of crash tests conducted by an outside lab on infant car seats. After the lab reported that ten of the 12 seats tested provided poor protection in a collision, it turned out that it had run the side-impact tests at 70 miles per hour - about twice the rate intended. CR promptly disclosed the error and notified each of its subscribers.
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"When it comes to testing dishwashers, VCRs, and TVs, Consumer Reports has established a reputation for fairness and impartiality that has made it one of the most trusted consumer sources in the United States. Unfortunately, any month's issue that discusses a subject with an environmentalist angle should be renamed "Consumer Distorts."
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As for air purifiers, Consumer Reports tested them recently and did find some effective ones. But Consumer Reports says there's little definite medical evidence that they help people with asthma or allergies. Click here to get advice on the best ways to improve your indoor air quality.
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(WTNH, Jan. 25, 2008) _ Each year Consumer Reports testers put car batteries through, well, a battery of tests. The batteries are continuously drained and recharged until they can't start a car, chilled to zero degrees, and even subjected to more than 160-degree heat, all to see which ones work best.
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Consumer Reports' tests on vacuums ... turned up a poor performer. The $150 Sanyo Dirt Hunter didn't do a good job cleaning carpets or bare floors. It left spots of sand on the linoleum, and also sprayed sand out behind it.
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Consumer Reports examines various deck stains available on the market. They test deck treatments year-round on hundreds of deck boards for up to three years or until they're weathered enough to need refinishing. Take a look at the recommendations and how the stains compare in terms of appearance and performance.
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