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Blog Post  Top 10 Worst Products for Massachusetts Consumers of the Year 2020

1/06/2021
  • Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation
Top 10 Worst Products for Massachusetts Consumers of the Year 2020

For the second year in a row we invited you to take a jog down memory lane with us as we looked back at the worst consumer products with our “Top 10 Worst Products for Massachusetts Consumers” list.

The Office of Consumer Affairs & Business Regulation (OCABR) empowers Massachusetts consumers through advocacy, community outreach, education programs, and partnerships while ensuring a fair and competitive marketplace for the businesses regulated by its five agencies: Division of Banks, Division of Insurance, Division of Professional Licensure, Division of Standards, and Department of Telecommunications and Cable.

The best consumer is an informed consumer. As part of our on-going consumer education and outreach, OCABR is again sharing its “Top 10 Worst Products for Massachusetts Consumers of 2020” list. The products and services featured on this list have caused harm to consumers and resulted in legal or legislative action, recalls, and/or other steps to protect the public. For product recall details visit the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.

For details on why each product made our list, visit our website or click on the image below that you would like to learn more about.

10. Disposable Coffee Pods

9. Missile Launcher Toys

8. Essential Oils

7. Video Game Micro-Transactions

6. Kids' Water Bottles

5. Romaine Lettuce

4. Vapes / E-Cigarettes

3. Face Masks with Vents

2. Hand Sanitizer with Methanol

1. Unapproved Home Test Kits, Treatments, and Vaccines for COVID19

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