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The article review kitchen products including Black Decker's 8-Slice Digital Extra Wide TO3290XSD; Hamilton Beach's Temp Tracker 33866 6 Quart; and Chefman's Anti-Overflow Belgian Waffle Maker.

The article evaluates gas-powered and electric lawn mowers, including information on brand and model, pricing, and product quality, for retail company Sears Holdings' Craftsman 37591, turf maintenance equipment company Toro's Lawn-Boy 10734, power tool manufacturer Black & Decker's SPCM1936, and more.

The article evaluates several products including the Anker SoundCore Life Q20 over-ear headphones with noise cancellation, Ethan Allen EA Signature Platinum Plush mattress, and Black+Decker 8-slice Digital Extra Wide TO3290XSD toaster oven.

The article evaluates different brands of lawn mowers. It recommends the use of an electric posh-type mower for small level lawns or gas-powered mowers for larger lawns with thick grass and weeds. It presents a chart ranking lawn mowers according to price, features, and test results. It evaluates multinational corporation Honda's HRX217VKA, power tools company Black & Decker's SPCM1936, and Toro's Recycler 20333.

The article evaluates lawnmowers, including the Craftsman 37108 gas mower by retailer Sears, the Lawn-Boy 10607 by turf maintenance equipment manufacturer Toro Company, and the SPCM1936 by power tool manufacturer Black & Decker, along with a chart of the least to most reliable mowers according to user survey data.

The article, part of a series on the top 100 consumer products of 2008, lists the top products for home and lawn care including a refrigerator made by Amana, a trademark of Whirlpool Corp., a microwave oven made by General Electric, and a coffeemaker made by Black & Decker. INSET: Most- and least-reliable brands.

The article evaluates coffee makers, including information on the brand, price, and product features such as simple, intuitive controls, for appliance corporation Conair's Cuisinart Coffee on Demand DCC-3000, power tool company Black & Decker's CM4000S, and appliance company Frigidaire's Professional Programmable Drip FPDC12D7MS, and more.

The article evaluates chainsaws, including information on product brand, pricing, and product features such as vibration dampening in gas-powered chainsaws and tool-free chain tensioning, for the brands Craftsman 34119 and the Remington RM5020A, power tool company Black & Decker's LP 1000 and more.

The article provides a product evaluation for cordless drills, considering price and ease of use. The author points out that some of the best drills are cheaper and weigh less than the heavier, more expensive models. Black & Decker's cordless drills are cheaper than heavier models like DeWalt's drills, but do not perform as well. The Ryobi models are relatively cheap and light, and do perform well. INSET: First things first.

This article discusses low priced lawnmowers, which help to attain more desirable lawns through improved cutting, mulching, and bagging. The article also mentions features that create better performance and convenience such as multiple speeds, rear-wheel drive, fuel-preserving cap, blade-break clutch, and a swing-up handle. A chart contains mower evaluations including mulching, bagging, side discharge, ease of use, and other options for 36 brands of mowers including Honda, Lawn Boy, John Deere, Craftsman, and Black & Decker. INSET: DON'T FORGET THE EARPLUGS.

The article offers brief information on the vacuum cleaners.

The article evaluates different brands of cordless drills. It suggests against purchasing a drill strictly by voltage as some lower-volt models have greater staying power than higher voltage drills and recommends a nickel-cadmium-powered drill for lighter-duty use. It presents a chart ranking drills according to price, features, and test results. It evaluates power tool manufacturer DeWalt's DCF885C2, Black & Decker's LDX220SBFC, and Porter-Cable's PCL120DDC.

The article evaluates different brands of chainsaws. It talks about features that are useful on chainsaws, including chain brakes, vibration dampening, and tools-free chain tensioning. It presents charts ranking chainsaws according to price, features, and product test results. It rates retailer Sears Holdings' Craftsman 34190, power tools manufacturer Black & Decker's LP 1000, and Homelite's UT10589A.

The article evaluates numerous battery powered tools including reciprocating saws made by Black & Decker, drills made by DeWalt, and drills made by Ridgid.

Evaluates several food processors, including brands from KitchenAid, Cuisinart and Black & Decker. Features of the processors, including blades, noise and stability; Cost of the processors. INSET: Ratings.

Evaluates several blenders, including brands by Black & Decker, KitchenAid and Kenmore. Features, including speed, power, blades, etc.; Cost of the blenders. INSET: Ratings.

Evaluates several stand and hand food mixers, from brands including KitchenAid, Sunbeam and Black & Decker. Features, including attachments, speeds, and power; Cost of the mixers. INSET: Ratings.

News briefs on consumer protection are presented. An excerpt from a consumer complaint to the U.S. over a coffee making machine created by the company Black & Decker which resulted in a recall of that product is offered. The $400,000 cost of the settlement of a U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission complaint against the company Kolcraft Enterprises over the hazards of a children's play yard manufactured by the company is discussed.

The article evaluates several lawn mowers including, the Toro Super Recycler 2009C2, the Lawn-Boy 10606, and the Black & Decker SPCM1936.

The article discusses the results of a study testing several models of string trimmers. An overview of the best cordless string trimmers, including Black & Decker’s 24-volt NST1024, the best corded string trimmers, including Stihl’s FSE 60, and the best gas-powered string trimmers, including the Hitachi CG22EABSLP, is presented. A chart listing the top 40 string trimmer models is also presented.

This article presents reviews and ratings for quick pickup sticks and hand vacuums. Bissell had the top-rated item in both stick vacuums and hand vacuums. All of the vacuums were tested for their performance on carpets, bare floors, and edges. They were also rated on their noise, emissions, and ease of use. Cordless versions were rated for run time and charging time. Black and Decker, Dirt Devil and Hoover vacuums were also rated. INSET: Get all charged up.

The article evaluates several lawn mowers including the Toro 20073, the Black & Decker MM875 and the John Deere LA110.

A list of consumer products that have been recalled to the manufacturer because of safety concerns are presented. The products include Atico International USA coffeemakers because they can ignite due to an electrical failure, Saunder Woodworking TV stands because the stand can collapse if fasteners are not tightened appropriately, and Black & Decker string trimmers because of airborne projectiles that have injured bystanders.

This article presents a product review for irons, including irons made by Black & Decker, Bosch, Hamilton Beach, Rowenta, and Sunbeam. A chart is provided listing the models tested in the order of their performance, with the best at the top of the list. The list also provides results for durability, steaming, ease of use, and water tank capacity. The Black & Decker Digital Advantage scored the highest and the Rowenta Professional DX8800 scored the lowest.

This article lists recalls and safety alerts concerning vehicles, food items and household products. The brake lights on 1998 to 2002 Volkswagen models could fail or remain on and confuse other drivers, increasing accident risks. Self-heating containers for Wolfgang Puck and other beverages and soups may be contaminated with illness-causing bacteria due to leaky seals. Black & Decker automatic coffeemaker models may not turn off as programmed causing overheating, melting and possibly, fire.

Discusses a new stain removal system from Procter & Gamble and Black & Decker called Tide Buzz. Cost of the unit; Cost of the replacement solution and pads; Effectiveness of the unit on stains on clothing.

Evaluates two tools that add a laser's light for casting a long, level line. Black & Decker BDL 100S Bullseye; Strait-Line 64300 laser levels.

Evaluates the Black & Decker Lids Off electric jar opener. Product capabilities; Drawbacks of the equipment; Overall product assessment.

Reports on a test of the Black Decker T2 Arize and the Kenmore Toast 'N Wave. Arize which did not toast bagels or English muffins well but allows you to watch the process; Black and Decker toaster that is larger than most; Kenmore Toast 'N Wave which is a combination microwave and toaster.

Evaluates the Black & Decker Arctic Twister ice cream maker. Key features; Ability of the Twister to create soft-serve ice cream with candy mix-ins; Drawbacks, including the need for three hands to operate the gadget.

Discusses an incident in which a consumer complained to Black & Decker about a faulty toaster. Their refusal to address the problem; Reaction of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, who tested the product; How to complain about unsafe products.