The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of about 244,000 GE, GE Profile, GE Monogram, and Kenmore wall ovens made from 2002 to 2003 due to burn and fire hazards. Read more about the recall in this post from our Safety blog and at the CPSC and GE Appliance sites.
Essential information: If you're in the market for a new wall oven, check out our recently updated wall ovens product page and our exclusive Home Improvement Guide interactive.
The December 2008 issue of Consumer Reports is now on sale and online. The latest issue contains the following stories related to the appliances you use at home and some timely advice on dealing with the current economic downturn:
Cooktops and ovens: We test the latest cooking technology.
Ranges: Find the best electric or gas model for your home. (See how we test ranges, right.)
Slow cookers: Ratings of more than a dozen of these countertop appliances.
Wine cellars: Keep your favorite wine in tip-top condition with a wine chiller.
Weathering the financial crisis: Expert advice for home sellers and buyers.
The November 2008 issue of Consumer Reports is now on sale and online. The latest issue contains the following stories related to your home:
Cordless drills and cordless tool kits: Find out whether it pays to buy a model with a high-tech battery. And watch our new video buying guide (right).
Repair or replace it? Get the inside scoop on whether you should fix or nix appliances that need a repair.
The great turkey cook-off: Does the $7,895 TurboChef 30-inch Double Wall Speedcook oven roast a better bird?
100 top products: Discover the top appliances and home-and-garden products.
Easy-to-use corkscrews: Learn which model to use to open your top tipples.
Meat thermometers: These inexpensive devices can help you cook better—and more safely.
Sales the day after Thanksgiving—Black Friday—can mean big savings on home items both big and small. Whether you’re talking tools, appliances, or home furnishings, deals are available at the major retail stores as the end-of-year holidays approach.
While Consumer Reports has not tested many of the products listed here, our free buying advice (listed with each section) can help you make wise shopping decisions. Also check out our all-star appliances and kitchen gear, and be a smart shopper when you’re looking for new kitchen and laundry appliances.
Check local store locations for product availability, and note that prices and models are subject to change. (Prices have been rounded up to the nearest dollar.)
For more information on Black Friday deals, visit Black Friday 2007.—Helen A.S. Popkin
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