Consumer

A child’s toy led to tragic results for a D.C. family last year. In January 2023, India Smith showed News4 what was left of her Southeast home after the lithium-ion battery in her son’s hoverboard blew up. “It was like a pop, pop, pop, pop and then boom, boom, boom, boom,” she said. Now with Christmas a week away,...

Fire officials are giving a warning ahead of the holiday season of the potential dangers of lithium-ion batteries. News4’s Walter Morris reports.

There could be a hidden problem in your home adding hundreds, even thousands of dollars to your water bill: a leaky toilet. News4’s Susan Hogan is Working 4 you with info on a free test you can do now to avoid flushing money down the toilet.

A leaky toilet can seriously cost you. Here’s how to detect a leak and what to do if your water bill suddenly spikes.

Research released by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety on Tuesday found the height of a vehicle plays a role when drivers hit pedestrians.

New research shows vehicles with higher front ends increase the likelihood of moderate and serious injuries when drivers hit pedestrians. Here’s what the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found.

The price of arabica coffee beans is up 70% this year due to droughts, frost, floods, high temperatures, say experts.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is ordering the national milk supply to be tested for bird flu. NBC News Digital Health Reporter Aria Bendix explains.

When it comes to data breach notification, there’s not one standard federal law companies must follow; rather, there are 50 different state laws.

Data breaches are a growing problem in the U.S. When you find out your info has been compromised depends on where you live. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan explains.

News4’s Susan Hogan shows how Consumer Reports tests space heaters and picks the best space heaters as you try to keep your family safe and warm. 

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is weighing which proposed rules on its agenda to finalize before the end of the Biden administration.

If you’re shopping for a TV, News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan has tips for finding discounts. 

Consumer Investigative Reporter Susan Hogan is working for you with how retailers and law enforcement are joining forces to make sure your holiday shopping experience is safe.

News4’s Susan Hogan has tips to make the most of your shopping.

News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan explains how to make the most of the Black Friday deals retailers are offering.

As shoppers look to save on their Thanksgiving meal, Aldi, Target and Walmart advertised meal deals. Target said their meal for four people costs just $20. News4’s Susan Hogan prepared each meal and shows what you actually get for your money.

The AirTag said the checked bag was inside the airport, but United Airlines said it couldn’t find it. The bag later traveled 30 miles away.

The market for non-surgical cosmetic treatments is booming as both women and men are investing in wrinkle-free skin.

The market for non-surgical cosmetic treatments is booming as both women and men are investing in a wrinkle-free future. News4’s Susan Hogan takes a look.