Contact 6 April refunds total thousands
Hours on hold with customer service. Weeks spent waiting for an email back from a business. These are reasons people wrote to Contact 6 in April.
Hours on hold with customer service. Weeks spent waiting for an email back from a business. These are reasons people wrote to Contact 6 in April.
Kidde recalls smoke alarms, combination carbon monoxide detectors over risk of alert failure
Smoke alarm manufacturer Kidde has recalled as many as 226,000 smoke and carbon monoxide detectors after the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said they could possibly fail at alerting consumers of threats.
Smoke alarm manufacturer Kidde has recalled as many as 226,000 smoke and carbon monoxide detectors after the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said they could possibly fail at alerting consumers of threats.
Company paying 'nap reviewers' $1,500 each for research
Mattress review company Eachnight is offering to pay five people $1,500 each to take naps every day for 30 days.
Mattress review company Eachnight is offering to pay five people $1,500 each to take naps every day for 30 days.
Hershey, Frito-Lay issue recalls over undeclared allergens
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) posted two separate notices regarding Hershey's Chocolate Shell Topping due to undeclared almonds and Frito-Lay's Ruffles All Dressed potato chips due to potential undeclared milk ingredients.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) posted two separate notices regarding Hershey's Chocolate Shell Topping due to undeclared almonds and Frito-Lay's Ruffles All Dressed potato chips due to potential undeclared milk ingredients.
Mother’s Day 2021: Delicious deals, discounts for deserving moms
Treat your mom to a heart-shaped pizza, an ice cream cake or a free mimosa on the day that’s meant to honor her.
Treat your mom to a heart-shaped pizza, an ice cream cake or a free mimosa on the day that’s meant to honor her.
Kidde smoke alarm recall; can fail to alert of fire
This recall involves Kidde TruSense Smoke Alarms and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms.
This recall involves Kidde TruSense Smoke Alarms and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms.
‘Historically’ high lumber prices adding more than $35K on average to new home price tag
While many businesses have slowed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the home-building industry has seen a boom — but it could be at risk due to a lumber shortage that has triggered skyrocketing prices for the material.
While many businesses have slowed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the home-building industry has seen a boom — but it could be at risk due to a lumber shortage that has triggered skyrocketing prices for the material.
Peloton recalls treadmills after child’s death, dozens of reported injuries
In a major reversal, Peloton on Wednesday announced voluntary recalls of its Tread+ and Tread treadmill machines after dozens of reports of injuries and one child’s death.
In a major reversal, Peloton on Wednesday announced voluntary recalls of its Tread+ and Tread treadmill machines after dozens of reports of injuries and one child’s death.
Hyundai recall: Possible engine fires for over 390K vehicles
Hyundai is recalling more than 390,000 vehicles in the U.S. and Canada for two problems that can cause engine fires.
Hyundai is recalling more than 390,000 vehicles in the U.S. and Canada for two problems that can cause engine fires.
Milwaukee airport expects more summer travel
There will be more flights in the air and more passengers on planes by the summer of 2021.
There will be more flights in the air and more passengers on planes by the summer of 2021.
You can now test yourself for the coronavirus at home
For $24, you can now test yourself for the coronavirus at home and get results in 15 minutes. No prescription is required.
For $24, you can now test yourself for the coronavirus at home and get results in 15 minutes. No prescription is required.
Costco warns customers about 13 online scams
The company posted 13 screenshots of "prominent fraudulent emails, texts, and posts" that Costco says are currently circulating the internet.
The company posted 13 screenshots of "prominent fraudulent emails, texts, and posts" that Costco says are currently circulating the internet.
Pandemic-EBT program leads to confusion
Grocery benefits are now available in Wisconsin through a program called Pandemic-EBT.
Grocery benefits are now available in Wisconsin through a program called Pandemic-EBT.
Contact 6 discusses March successes for consumers
From canceled flights to problematic home repairs, consumers have been turning to Contact 6 during the coronavirus pandemic.
From canceled flights to problematic home repairs, consumers have been turning to Contact 6 during the coronavirus pandemic.
Subaru recalls 875K vehicles to fix engine, suspension problems
Subaru is recalling nearly 875,000 cars and SUVs in the U.S. because the engines can stall or a rear suspension part can fall off.
Subaru is recalling nearly 875,000 cars and SUVs in the U.S. because the engines can stall or a rear suspension part can fall off.
Toyota recalls Venza SUVs to fix air bag wiring problem
Toyota is recalling about 373,000 Venza SUVs worldwide because a wiring problem can stop the side air bags from inflating in a crash.
Toyota is recalling about 373,000 Venza SUVs worldwide because a wiring problem can stop the side air bags from inflating in a crash.
Meow Mix recalls some cat food over potential salmonella contamination
The impacted products were sold at some Walmart stores in Wisconsin and Illinois, among other states.
The impacted products were sold at some Walmart stores in Wisconsin and Illinois, among other states.
UPS to buy electric aircraft to boost package delivery speed in small, medium markets
The sustainable aircraft can charge in an hour or less, and produce zero operational emissions, according to the company.
The sustainable aircraft can charge in an hour or less, and produce zero operational emissions, according to the company.
Verizon recalls 2.5 million mobile hotspots sold to schools, in stores
Verizon is recalling 2.5 million mobile hotspots used by schools and sold by stores after some reports of overheating and two reports of minor burns.
Verizon is recalling 2.5 million mobile hotspots used by schools and sold by stores after some reports of overheating and two reports of minor burns.
Customers wait months for appliances, parts in southeast Wisconsin
Long delays for appliance parts are frustrating customers in southeast Wisconsin. Some have been waiting months for necessary appliances to arrive.
Long delays for appliance parts are frustrating customers in southeast Wisconsin. Some have been waiting months for necessary appliances to arrive.