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February 24, 2014

Below is a recap of today's consumer news as reported on My3cents.com and from other places across the web. If you have a consumer news tip, drop us a line by simply replying to this email or by visiting us at www.my3cents.com and share your experience!

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Tips & Reviews From The My3cents Community

DirecTV - Worst Customer Experience - My Letter to DirecTV

Walmart - Price Matching Is A Joke At Crowley Store

Consumer Recalls From CPSC

Infantino Recalls Teething Toys Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
Infantino has received reports of infants choking or gagging on the monkey's tail.

Sterling Rope Company Recalls Sewn Cords Due to Fall Hazard
The recalled cords break at a lower weight than published weight values.

Lucent Ace Manufacturing Recalls LED Flashlights Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Academy Sports + Outdoors
The battery in the flashlight can short and cause the canister to rupture.

Club Car Recalls Golf and Transport Vehicles Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
The passenger hip restraint can fracture and fail to hold the rider in place in model year 2012 Precedent I2 vehicles.

LEM Products Distribution Expands Recall Including Previously-Repaired 5-Tray Food Dehydrators Due to Shock Hazard
Damaged wiring can come into contact with a metal bracket in the food dehydrators. Electrical shorts, sparks reported.

Kawasaki USA Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Fuel Leak and Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Fuel can leak from between the fuel tank and fuel tap on the recalled 2010, 2011 and 2012 motorcycles.

Air Compressors Recalled by MAT Industries Due to Shock Hazard
Each of the two-gallon HDX and Powermate air compressors has a pair of one-gallon tanks stacked upon each other.

Visonic Amber Personal Emergency Response Kits Recalled Due to Failure to Signal Emergency Assistance
Following a reboot or system reset, the Amber SelectX Base Stations can fail to operate and detect an emergency signal from the personal pendant.

Christmas Lights Recalled by Pepe Ganga Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
The 100 musical light string can overheat and catch fire.