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Tips to help you research a purchase, shop safely, and understand service contracts and warranties.

After You Buy
Minimize problems with products or services you have purchased.
Before You Buy
Learn how to avoid becoming a victim of a scam.
Check for Product Safety Recalls
Understand the importance of product recalls, the types of recalls, and how to be alerted of recalls by CPSC.
Quick Consumer Tips
Review this checklist before making major purchases.
Service Contracts and Extended Warranties
Ask these questions before purchasing extended warranties.
Shopping Online
Know your consumer rights when shopping online or when using catalogs.

Page Last Reviewed or Updated: October 17, 2012