News Releases from the Department of Consumer Protection

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• Flooding, Snow or Ice Damage? Important Advice for Consumers Needing Home Repairs

• Four Fairfield County Towns Pilot Drop Boxes to Collect and Safely Dispose of Unneeded Medications

• Girl's Clothing Recalled by My Michelle Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

• Gov. Malloy: Consumers Must Be Safe and Savvy When Employing Contractors to Clear Roofs

• Governor Signs Executive Order Increasing Availability of Propane for Homeowners

• Halloween Safety Tips from the Department of Consumer Protection

• Home Improvement Sting House Nets 44 Unregistered Contractors and Salespersons at Shoreline Enforcement Operation

• Horizon Hobby Recalls Model Helicopters Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards

• Jogging Strollers Recalled by B.O.B. Trailers Due to Strangulation Hazard

• Kraft Foods Recalls Three Varieties of Velveeta Shells & Cheese Microwaveable Cups

• Local Gasoline Dealer to Reimburse Consumers, Pay $20,000 as Part of Settlement

• Manufacturer Voluntarily Pulls “FireGel” from Store Shelves, Sold at Bed Bath & Beyond, Due to Severe Burn Hazard

• Mizuno USA Inc. Recalls Baseball and Softball Gloves Sold at Two Major Retailers, Due to Presence of Mold

• New Canaan Gets Perfect Score on Liquor Compliance Check; Three Stores Cited During Seven-Town Check in Eastern Connecticut

• Searchable "SaferProducts.gov" Database Helps Consumers Report and Avoid Unsafe Consumer Products