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Consumer Reports magazine: March 2012

Cover story

Top stores More than 26,000 readers rate the biggest national chain retailers’ stores and websites.

Features

Appliance fires CR Investigates Millions of appliances have been recalled for fire hazards. Plus Safety steps you can take.
Junk health insurance Some health insurance plans offer very little protection.

Special TV section

Best LCD & plasma TVs High-tech features are transforming television.

Lab tests

Lighter laptops
Pro-style ranges
Air purifiers
Toasters & toaster ovens
Interior paint
Vacuums

Cars

News Clearing up your headlights.
Road tests Toyota Prius V wagon, BMW X3, Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Volkswagen Tiguan (update), and Jeep Wrangler.

Up Front

Detergents: “Ultra” confusing
Battle of the almost-butters
Burger King’s new fries
Who’s calling, please?
Movie-theater food: A scary story
Distracted driving tops list of safety worries
Match the drug to its side effects

CR Health

Don’t be starstruck by supplements

CR Money

Avoid costly retirement mistakes

Departments

From our president
Ask our experts
Your letters
Selling it (link)
Selling it (PDF)

The March 2012 issue of Consumer Reports provides recommendations, expert buying advice, and Ratings on hundreds of consumer products. Consumer Reports is one of the most trusted sources for information and advice on consumer products and services, with more than 7 million print and online subscribers. It conducts the most comprehensive testing programs of any U.S. publication or website, and the company's experts have decades of experience in testing and reporting.

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