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190,000 Home Depot Ceiling Fans Recalled Because Blades Can Detach During Use

Ceiling Fans

Michael Damaso / 12-31-2020 / Product Recalls

More than 190,000 ceiling fans sold at Home Depot have been recalled due to reports of the fan blades detaching and flying off during use. The defect has resulted in personal injury and property damage, leading to the widespread recall. According to the recall notice, published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the affected fans are the […]

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Ford Issues Two New Recalls

Ford

Thomas Dennis / 06-10-2020 / Auto Recalls

Ford Motor Company issued two new recall notices, involving the 2020 Ford Mustang and the Ford Transit Connect. Both recalls affect the safety of passengers traveling in these two Ford models. The recall for the Ford Transit Connect passenger van deals with seat belt safety for frontside passengers. The front passenger seat belt pretensioners, the […]

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Popular Heartburn Medication Zantac Recalled Over Possible Cancer Risk

Zantac

Michael Damaso / 06-05-2020 / Defective products

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on April 1, 2020 that manufacturers remove all prescription and over-the-counter ranitidine drugs from the market immediately. This is the latest step in an ongoing investigation of a contaminant known as N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) in ranitidine medications, commonly known by its brand name Zantac. Zantac is a popular […]

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Harbor Freight Recalls 1.7 Million Jack Stands Over Concerns They Could Collapse During Use

Harbor Freight

Michael Damaso / 05-28-2020 / Defective products

Harbor Freight announced a recall of its “Pittsburgh” brand six-ton jack stands due to the risk of collapse during use, according to a filing last month with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. A second recall filed on May 3, 2020 extended the recall to three-ton Pittsburgh-brand jack stands. According to Harbor Freight’s NHTSA filing, […]

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More on the Takata Airbag Recall

Harbor Freight

Doug / 07-14-2015 / Auto Accidents

The ongoing recall of Takata Airbags is back in the news again after more vehicles have been added to the recall effort.  According to Automotive News, this past Friday, June 10, 2015, the 2008-2010 Dodge Challenger is now being added to the list of recalled vehicles. The Challenger is being recalled to repair the diver’s […]

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Takata Expands Airbag Recall

Harbor Freight

Doug / 05-20-2015 / Consumer Safety

After increased pressure from U.S. regulation groups, Takata, the Japanese vehicle parts producer, is expanding their airbag recall yesterday.  This recall, which will include 33.8 million vehicles, is now the largest automobile recall in history.  Estimates have been made that one in seven vehicles on the road today have one of the recalled airbag components and […]

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Recent Recalls 04/19/2015 – 04/25/2015

Harbor Freight

Doug / 04-28-2015 / Consumer Safety

Recalls are an important way for businesses to inform the public that one of their products may be unsafe.  By issuing a recall the company hopes to inform the public about the issue and take the necessary steps to ensure those products do not harm consumers. For the latest recalls please see the summaries and […]

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Recent Recalls 04/12/15-04/18/15

Harbor Freight

Doug / 04-20-2015 / Consumer Safety

It is important to remain aware and cautious about recalls announced for any and all products we used in day to day life. Products of all types are susceptible to defects, contamination, and misbranding. To remain aware of the most recent recalls please see the summaries and links below.  This past week’s recalls consist of […]

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Recent Recalls 04/04/15-04/11/15

Harbor Freight

Doug / 04-14-2015 / Consumer Safety

It is important to remain aware and cautious about recalls announced for any and all products we used in day-to-day life. Products of all types are susceptible to defects, contamination, and misbranding. To remain aware of the most recent recalls please see the summaries and links below.  The majority of this week’s recalls involve food […]

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Recent Recalls for 03/28/15-04/04/15

Harbor Freight

Doug / 04-06-2015 / Consumer Safety

It is important to remain aware and cautious about recalls announced for any and all products we used in day-to-day life. Products of all types are susceptible to defects, contamination, and misbranding. To remain aware of the most recent recalls please see the summaries and links below.  The majority of this week’s recalls involve food […]

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Recent Recalls 03/22/15-03/28/15

Harbor Freight

Doug / 03-30-2015 / Dangerous

It is important to remain aware and cautious about recalls announced for any and all products we used in day to day life. Products of all types are susceptible to defects, contamination, and misbranding. To remain aware of the most recent recalls please see the summaries and links below. Recalls RSS Linon Home Décor Products […]

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This Week’s Important Recalls 03/15/15-03/21/15

Harbor Freight

Doug / 03-23-2015 / Consumer Safety

It is important to remain aware and cautious about recalls announced for any and all products we used in day to day life. Products of all types are susceptible to defects, contamination, and misbranding. To remain aware of the most recent recalls please see the summaries and links below. Recalls RSS WhiteWave Recalls CreaMiser Refrigerated […]

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Weekly Wrap-up of Recalls 03/08/15-03/14/15

Harbor Freight

Doug / 03-17-2015 / Consumer Safety

It is important to remain aware and cautious about recalls announced for any and all products we used in day to day life. Products of all types are susceptible to defects, contamination, and misbranding. To remain aware of the most recent recalls please see the summaries and links below.  Most of the listed recalls over […]

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Weekly Wrap-up of Recalls 03/01/15-03/07/15

Harbor Freight

Doug / 03-09-2015 / Consumer Safety

It is important to remain aware and cautious about recalls announced for any and all products we used in day to day life. Products of all types are susceptible to defects, contamination, and misbranding. To remain aware of the most recent recalls please to the summaries and links below. Recalls RSS Flow Sports Inc. Recalls […]

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Weekly Wrap-up of Recalls 02/22/15/02/28/14

Harbor Freight

Doug / 03-05-2015 / Consumer Safety

The recalls that were announced over the past week range from consumer goods such as fans to foods and pharmaceuticals. It is important to remain aware and cautious about recalls announced for any and all products we used in day-to-day life. Products of all types are susceptible to defects, contamination, and misbranding. To remain aware […]

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Weekly Wrap-up of Recalls 02/15/15/02/21/14

Harbor Freight

Doug / 02-23-2015 / Consumer Safety

This week’s recalls involve many food recalls where products contain undeclared allergens. The misbranding of these products can lead to an increase risk of consumers digesting ingredients, which can cause serious and life threatening allergic reactions.  It is very important that consumers with food allergies remain aware of the ingredients in the products they purchase […]

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Weekly Wrap-up of Recalls 02/08/15/02/14/14

Harbor Freight

Doug / 02-16-2015 / Consumer Safety

Most of this week’s recalls involve food related recalls due to undeclared allergens and contamination. It is important to remain aware of recalls of products you and your family consume.  If you or a loved one have been injured as a result of a defective product, contaminated food or suffered injury to the negligence of […]

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Weekly Wrap-up of Recalls 02/01/15/02/07/15

Harbor Freight

Doug / 02-09-2015 / Consumer Safety

Most of this week’s recalls include product recalls for various increase risks posed to users/consumers. It is important to remain attentive in the working condition and potential safety issues, which can arise with products you purchase. If you or a loved one have been injured as a result of a defective product, contaminated food or […]

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Weekly Wrap-up of Recalls 01/24/15-01/31/15

Harbor Freight

Doug / 02-03-2015 / Consumer Safety

The majority of the recalls reported for this week involved undeclared allergens. If you or a loved one has a specific food allergy be careful to check the labels of products purchased and remain aware of recalls of household products that you regularly purchase. Recalls RSS Mirka Extends Recall of Compact Electric Random Orbital Sanders […]

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Weekly Wrap-up of Recalls 01/18/15-01/24/15

Harbor Freight

Doug / 01-26-2015 / Consumer Safety

A majority of this week’s recalls listed involve food product recalls, some due to undeclared allergens, while others are due to lack of inspection and/or potential contamination. It is important to be aware of the ingredients in the products you purchase especially for those with allergies to particular items such as peanuts, eggs and dairy. […]

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Weekly Wrap-up of Recalls 01/11/15-01/17/15

Harbor Freight

Doug / 01-19-2015 / Consumer Safety

Recalls RSS IKEA Recalls Crib Mattresses  (13 Jan., 2015) IKEA has launched the recall of the subject crib mattresses due to an entrapment risk. The mattresses can create a gab between the mattress and crib ends larger than which is permitted by federal regulations. Thus far two incident have been reported of entrapment, but no […]

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Recall Wrap-Up 12/19/14 – 12/19/14

Harbor Freight

Doug / 12-19-2014 / Consumer Safety

Most of this past week’s recalls are for consumer products.  If you have purchased any of the following items please discontinue use, keep out of reach of small children and contact the appropriate producer to determine which step to take in order to return or obtain a refund. Recalls RSS WindowTex Recalls Custom Roller Shades […]

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Recall Wrap-up 12/6/14 – 12/12/14

Harbor Freight

Doug / 12-15-2014 / Consumer Safety

Most of this past week’s recalls are for various food related allergies.  If you have a food allergy, please make sure you check products being used in the food you’re purchasing. Recalls RSS Bicycle Helmets Recalled by UVEX Sports Due to Risk of Head Injury (Fri, 12 Dec 2014 09:30:00 GMT) Helmet’s chinstrap can fail, […]

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Recall Wrap-up 11/29/14 – 12/5/14

Harbor Freight

Doug / 12-05-2014 / Consumer Safety

This week sees a lot of recalls from the NHTSA on vehicles and tires.  Check to make sure your car isn’t on the list and check with your local mechanic if it is. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Recalls YAMAHA ( 14V644000 ) (Thu, 04 Dec 2014 06:00:01 EST) Dated: OCT 13, 2014 Yamaha Motor […]

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