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Consumer Reports, monthly American magazine providing original reviews of a wide range of consumer products. The publication has been a source of impartial product ratings for consumers. The magazine, published by the nonprofit organization Consumers Union, first appeared in 1936. A Web version has been available to subscribers since 1987. The magazine’s combined print and electronic readership exceeded six million at the turn of the 21st century. Consumer Reports has been a significant factor in...