At least a dozen people have reported being injured by the toy. The top fins pose a risk of “impalement, lacerations and punctures,” the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said.
Category: Consumer Protection
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The Risks of Storing Money in Apps Like Venmo and Cash App
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is warning that the funds may be at risk if the app’s parent company runs into trouble.
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Sam Altman, ChatGPT Creator and OpenAI CEO, Urges Senate for A.I. Regulation
The tech executive and lawmakers agreed that new A.I. systems must be regulated. Just how that would happen is not yet clear.
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More Options to Pay for Medical Care, but Some May Be Costly
Consumer experts are warning patients that some offerings charge much higher interest rates than regular credit cards.
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Funeral Homes Don’t Have to List Prices Online. That May Change.
The rule on price disclosure was written before widespread use of the internet. Regulators are considering an update.
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A Federal Tool Could Soon Make It Easier to Compare Credit Cards
The New York Times – Business:The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which already provides some card details, is asking banks for more information about who qualifies for which cards.
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‘It’s Disgusting’: The Con Artists Who Exploit Mass Shootings
The New York Times – Business:After a gunman killed three students at Michigan State University in February, unlicensed “Spartan Strong” merchandise appeared for sale online. Experts said it’s part of a familiar pattern.
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Tips on Buying Tickets the Next Time Your Favorite Singer Is in Town
The New York Times – Business:Our columnist thought she’d gotten a good deal on Bruce Springsteen tickets. But could she have gotten a better one? Here’s what she learned.
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Supreme Court to Take Up Case on Fate of Consumer Watchdog
The New York Times – Business:A decision against the bureau could cast doubt on every rule and enforcement action the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has taken.
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United Airlines Eases Family Seating After Call to Cut Fees
The New York Times – Business:The carrier said it had changed its booking system to make it easier for families traveling with children under 12 to sit together.