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Liberty Hardware recalls tub safety bars due to fall risk

Liberty Hardware is recalling about 174,500 multi-grip tub safety bars. The plastic sticker grip pads can become dislodged after installation on tubs with tapered side walls, making the recalled tub safety bars unstable during use, posing a fall risk. Liberty Hardware has received 14 reports of the plastic sticker grip... Read more →


Spa pumps are being recalled after a death, fires, and property damage

Bestway International is recalling about 866,000 AirJet and HydroJet spa pumps. The recalled AirJet and HydroJet spa pumps can overheat causing the plastic housing to ignite, posing a fire risk. At least three fires have occurred involving the spa pumps, including one house fire in January 2024 in Kansas City,... Read more →


What to buy and not buy during September 2024

Like many people, I’m beginning to notice signs of summer fading and fall approaching. Unfortunately. I’m not a fan of winter. September marks the end of summer. Sales are already underway for Labor Day. September is a great month to shop, meaning you don't have to wait until Black Friday... Read more →


Trader Joe’s recalls 653,000 mango tangerine scented candles due to fire risk

After fires, property damage, and burns, Trader Joe’s is recalling about 653,000 mango tangerine scented candles. The candle flame can spread from the wick to the wax causing a larger than expected flame, posing a fire risk. The firm has received 14 reports of incidents involving high flames with the... Read more →


Origin 21 wall mirrors sold only at Lowe’s are being recalled due to risk of cuts and bruises

Huahong Art Home Shares is recalling about 27,400 oval and rectangle black framed wall mirrors. The recalled mirrors can detach from the metal hanger, causing the mirror to fall, posing a risk of cuts and bruises. Huahong has received 15 reports of the mirrors falling due to the hanger problem. No injuries have been reported. Read more →


Start researching in August for items you plan to buy, but it may pay to wait until Labor Day sales

August marks the beginning of the end of summer, as well as a new school year for many people. Because of that, it may not seem like a good time for shopping anything other than pencils, notebooks, and backpacks. However, August has much more than back to school deals and... Read more →


What to buy and not buy during July 2024

As with most holidays, you’ll find worthwhile deals around July Fourth. Sales have already begun, so start comparing prices. As always, you’ll avoid “marked way up and marked way down” if you check out prices. July Fourth sales usually continue until about a week after the holiday. Here are some items that are likely to be marked down: Read more →


After one death, Good Earth recalls more than 1.2 million lights

Here’s another huge recall that you and consumers throughout the nation need to be know about. Good Earth Lighting is recalling more than 1.2 million rechargeable integrated lights in the United States and about 37,800 in Canada. The light’s battery can overheat and ignite the light’s plastic housing, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. Read more →


More than 1.5 million adult bed rails are being recalled following two deaths

Two models of adult portable bed rails are being recalled because they pose a risk of entrapment and asphyxia since users can become entrapped within the rail, or between the rail and mattress. Medline Industries has received two reports of deaths associated with the Bed Assist Bars, involving a 76-year-old woman and an 87-year-old woman. Read more →


Security problems found in video doorbells need fixing, Consumer Reports says

Consumers using a video doorbell made by Eken, Tuck, Fishbot, or any of the other brands that use the same hardware and Aiwit smartphone app should confirm that their doorbell is running the latest firmware version as soon as possible. Consumer Reports recently uncovered security vulnerabilities in doorbells manufactured by Eken Group . Read more →