If you purchased a Hampton Bay 54-inch Mara Indoor/Outdoor fan don't turn it on. CBS News reports that "King of Fans, the Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based distributor of the product — sold exclusively by Home Depot — said it had received 47 reports of the product's fan blades detaching, with at least two consumers hit by a blade and four instances of property damage."
Almost 200,000 ceiling fans sold at Home Depot are recalled after blades spin off and hit people

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Jergens recalls some of their lotions due to possible bacteria contamination
Jergens Ultra Healing Moisturizer is being recalled due to possible bacterial contamination. Their 3-ounce and 10-ounce bottles may be tainted with pluralibacter gergoviae, a bacterium that, although not dangerous to the average healthy person, "can cause infections in immunocompromised people," according to CNN. From CNN: Kao USA is "urging consumers to discontinue use of the… READ THE REST
Computer case recalled over fire hazard
The NZXT H1 is a fancy small form-factor case for PCs, with a tag price of $350 and a sleek metal and smoked-glass design. Unfortunately, it includes a component that cooks when standard metal screws are used (instead of the nylon ones supplied with the product) causing a nasty short. It's been recalled after reports… READ THE REST
Recall issued for candles due to fire risk
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission posted a recall on Adco Trading Inc.'s Peaceful Stream/Moonlit Waves Candle due to fire risk. If you have one, please return it to Dollar Tree for a full refund. Make sure to extinguish it first. Apparently, in some cases the "flame height reached above the glass, causing the glass… READ THE REST
This American Sign Language training is price-dropped again. This time, it's for a charitable cause!
With around a million people using American Sign Language in the U.S. these days, there's a chance you'll encounter someone who uses this way of communication, even if you don't personally know anyone who is deaf or hard of hearing. That's why more folks are becoming interested in learning ASL, understanding the importance of being able… READ THE REST
Channel your inner rock god and help a worthy cause with this guitar accessory
Whether it's Jimmy Page, Slash, or Jimi Hendrix, watching your favorite rocker can make those fantastic guitar riffs sound easy. But if you've ever picked up a guitar before, you know that acquiring those skills is easier said than done. It takes a lot of practice, a few calluses, and serious dedication to sound the way… READ THE REST
Invest in your kids' education and those in need with these great e-learning programs
As summer comes to an end, getting your kids excited about their education can be as hard as convincing them to eat some broccoli along with their pizza. But with helpful — and dare we say fun — e-learning programs, your kids can fully immerse themselves in their creativity, critical thinking skills, and more, and they can… READ THE REST