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CNET
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- CNET
Prime Day Deal: This Worx Cordless Snow Blower Is $220 off While It's Hot Outside
If you're already dreading those early winter mornings spent shoveling your driveway in the dark, this Amazon Prime Day deal might just save your back. Right now, the Worx 40V 20" Cordless Snow Blower is down to just $173 (regularly $224), a solid $51 off its usual price. Whether you're preparing for the season ahead or upgrading from an older model, this limited-time deal is worth a serious look. The Worx 40V Snow Blower punches well above its weight class. Its single-stage rotary auger is built to handle compacted snow and ice, but unlike many heavy-duty gas blowers, this one comes in a lightweight, maneuverable design that's easy to store and use. Powering this snow blower are two 20V Worx Power Share batteries, delivering 40V of gas-like power without the maintenance, noise or emissions of a gasoline engine. And because it uses Worx's universal Power Share system, you can swap batteries across any other 20V or 40V Worx tool you own, including from lawn mowers to leaf blowers to drills. Let us help you find more deals. CNET Deals texts are free, easy, and can save you money. Another standout feature is its high-efficiency brushless motor, which not only extends battery life but also improves performance and durability over time. And if you're clearing snow in the early morning hours or after sunset, the dual LED headlights help you see exactly where you're working. You'll also appreciate the 180-degree rotating chute, which throws snow up to 20 feet in any direction. Combined with the one-touch multi-position deflector, you get full control over your snow-clearing path. When winter's over, the fully-collapsible handle makes storage a breeze. And the soft-grip handle makes operation more comfortable during long snow-clearing sessions. Why this deal matters Good snow blowers can be expensive, especially ones that offer cordless power, compact storage and all-weather reliability. At $173, this Worx cordless model undercuts many competitors in its class while still delivering serious performance. You're getting a powerful tool with flexible battery compatibility, perfect for homeowners who want to simplify snow removal without going full gas-powered. And with Prime Day in full swing, this price likely won't last. Whether you're shopping early for winter or simply tired of shoveling by hand, this is a smart buy, but you'll want to act fast.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Contact 6 helps consumers save $62,000 in April 2025
The Brief Contact 6 helped a Caledonia man get a refund for a snowblower after he says it stopped working after the first winter. A Grafton man credits Contact 6 with helping him get five fraudulent overseas charges dropped from his credit card. A Menomonee Falls man says Contact 6 helped him get a medical bill waived after a billing mistake. It was his second resolution through Contact 6. CALEDONIA, Wis. - Frustrated with customer service, three men decided they'd had enough. Their problems were different, but they all found relief with Contact 6's help. What we know After more than two years and dozens of bad batteries, Michael Hickman gave up on this snowblower. He says the snowblower stopped working after one season. The company responded by sending him new batteries repeatedly. "When those batteries came. none of them worked," said Hickman. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android The Caledonia man says the company sent him a total of 32 batteries. The snowblower uses four. He was also sent new charging stations and two replacement snowblowers. "Destroy the snowblower," Hickman recalled the company telling him. Hickman sent the company a video of him destroying its products with a sledgehammer. Hickman says the third time he was asked to dismantle the snowblower, his fiancé had a suggestion. "Why don't you actually Contact 6?" recalled Hickman. "I said, 'You're right. I am.'" Hickman says the company went from offering in-store credit only to sending him a full refund. "You guys are worth getting in contact with," said Hickman. "You guys get this job done." By the numbers Hickman's refund of $1,048 is among the 15 cases that consumer say Contact 6 helped to resolve in April. Working behind the scenes, Contact 6's associate producer, Annette, helped FOX6 viewers save $62,006.15. What we know Among those resolutions was Ken Spitz's case. The Grafton man wrote to Contact 6 after discovering four fraudulent overseas charges to his credit card. "I was being transferred to different departments and I wasn't getting the answers that I wanted," recalled Spitz. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News Contact 6 wrote to Spitz's bank and the charges amounting to $3,997.46 were dropped. "It gave me some relief," said Spitz. "I was very pleased by the outcome." What we know Bruce Buenning of Menomonee Falls also found relief through Contact 6 after getting a $907 renal ultrasound bill. Buenning says his insurance had no record of the procedure. Buenning says he called customer service repeatedly, but the bill was resent. "It was getting really frustrating especially when they said they were going to collections on me," said Buenning. Contact 6 reached out to the hospital system on his behalf. The bill was written off. "They called me and said they had processed the claim incorrectly," said Buenning. "This was a great relief off my mind." It was Buenning's second resolution with the assistance of Contact 6. What you can do To find out if Contact 6 can help you with a consumer problem, simply file a complaint. The Source Information for this report comes from interviews and documentation provided by Michael Hickman, Ken Spitz and Bruce Buenning. Additional information was submitted by consumers and businesses to the Contact 6 case files.
