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ReliOn Rigid 60 Second (Walmart)
 
Approximate retail price:
$5.92
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Type: Digital stick thermometers
About - ReliOn Rigid 60 Second (Walmart)

The ReliOn Rigid 60 Second (Walmart) is part of the thermometer test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, thermometer models like the Rigid 60 Second (Walmart) are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.


Accuracy:
Accuracy is each model's performance compared to that of a medical grade thermometer. Readings were taken on adults without fever.

Repeatability:
Repeatability is the variation of each model's successive temperature readings. Readings were taken on adults without fever.

Features:
The Features score is a combination of objectively measured and observed attributes for accessories and operational performance.
User Reviews - ReliOn Rigid 60 Second (Walmart)
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1.0
Accurate?--Not!
3/11/2012
Pros
Low Price
Cons
Poor accuracy
Best Uses
None
Comment:
We bought this model because of the high ratings in Consumers Reports. Ths one was not accurate. It reads 97.2 for normal tempratures. Every other thermometer in our home read between 96.7-96.9. This included an old glass model.
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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