The Omaha, Nebraska-based Hayneedle has announced the recall of 131 Shorea Wooden Arc Hammock Stands.  The stand is made up of wood layers that can actually become detached from one another, thus posing a fall hazard to a consumer using the hammock.  Of 18 reported instances of this occurrence, only one has thus far led… read more

The Columbus, Ohio-based Big Lots has announced the recall of Wilson & Fisher log-style garden swings.  Around 6,900 wooden swings suffer from a defect wherein the consumer can fall because the seat is in danger of breaking.  Nine injury reports have been made among the 14 complaints of a breakage.  The swings, which cost $130… read more

Equator two-wheel drive vehicles of the 2012 model year are being recalled by Suzuki.  Up to 25 vehicles might have a defect wherein the design hardness specifications were not met by the front wheel hubs.  This could lead to premature wear and a crack in the component.  If the hub then breaks during the drive,… read more

1,596 Octane Sport Utility travel trailers, as well as Melbourne Class C and Greyhawk Class C motorhomes, of the 2008 through 2011 model years are being recalled by Jayco due to a defect with the transfer switch from Iota.  These switches’ buss bar might have a faulty electrical connection, which could lead the switch itself… read more

Nearly 5,000 Chevy Sonic vehicles of the 2013 model year have been recalled by General Motors.  At issue is the fact that the driver might potentially not be alerted via a dashboard light to the fact that a turn signal lamp has gone out.  This is due to the Body Control Module not detecting the… read more

Battery Separator devices from Sure Power found on a wide variety of vehicles might suffer from an overheating problem, and a recall has thus had to be issued by the Geo. Heiser Body Company.  The recall affects 28 Peterbilt, Fuso, Kenworth, International, and Hino vehicles of the 2010 through 2013 model years (and some 2006… read more

614 Mako 18 LTS boat and trailer packages of the 2012 and 2013 model years are being recalled by Tracker Marine due to a potential safety hazard.  The trailer component might not be able to sustain carrying the boat it comes with.  If this leads the tires or axle to break, a crash might occur. … read more

If you’ve paid attention to the news lately, you’ve no doubt heard about the wide-ranging peanut butter recall that has affected numerous grocers and manufacturers across the country, namely Trader Joe’s.  Consumer Reports has stated that this recall, which was only initiated after 29 people reportedly became ill with a Salmonella infection, reinforces the need… read more

The beginning of fall also brings the onset of the hunting season.  Hunters across the country are no doubt getting ready to set out to hunt deer, game birds, rabbits, and other animals.  However, before anyone heads out on the hunt, it’s important that they take the necessary safety precautions so that no one is… read more

Improper torquing of a critical component has led to the recall of 245 aerial device vehicles from Altec Industries.  Without an accurate torque of the outrigger cylinder piston retention system, the outrigger is in danger of coming loose and hitting somebody.  The vehicles thereby pose an injury hazard.  The piston’s torque will be adjusted for… read more

A variety of Sunseeker, Lexington, and Forester motor homes are being recalled by Forest River due to a potential defect with the propane line that provides fuel to onboard appliances.  On 1,585 vehicles, this component might sustain damage and thus poses a fire hazard.  Forest River has stated its intention to get in touch with… read more

Hundreds of students and faculty at a Tennessee high school have signed a pledge not to text while driving. A Criminal Justice teacher and her students at Cleveland High School successfully led a drive to get signatures affixed to a “No Phone Zone” written pledge.  The effort resulted in almost 1,000 signatures. The teacher also… read more