Imagine you just saw a news alert: “Product Recall Issued for [Item You Own].” Your heart races—did you use that device, toy, or appliance recently? Having a product recalled can feel alarming, but ...

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If you got a little carried away during Amazon's big October sale, don't worry. It's easy to return unwanted products.