The Walk Cult: “Who invited all these Tacky People?”

This post is for all the babies born into the former cult known as The Walk around the years 1973 to 1983 who need to know what drew so many of their parents and their parents’ contemporaries into the delusion of the Kingdom that was to come. This accounting is from my perspective as a young wife and mother who had grown up in the Christain Tabernacle with some good sense of moral standards and acceptable behavior of young Christian Women. Other cliques or sections of the Church of the Living Word cult, I’m sure will have different perceptions to tell. At some point in the early 70s, it seemed like I blinked. And when my eyes opened the atmosphere […]

The Laundress Recalls Fabric Conditioners Due to Chemical Hazard, Including Previously Recalled Units

The fabric conditioners can contain a chemical impurity, ethylene oxide, a carcinogen that can cause adverse health effects if there is significant and direct long-term exposure.

Carhartt Recalls Men’s Work Pants with Hem Adjustment Cords Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Dick’s Sporting Goods

An elastic drawstring hem near the ankle of the pants can create an extended loop, posing a trip and fall hazard.

Lexmark Ventures Recalls Solexio Hair Stylers Due to Electrocution or Shock Hazard

The cord on the hair stylers can detach if the unit is dropped, posing an electrocution or shock hazard to users.

Higdon Outdoors Recalls Battery Packs on XS Series Motion Waterfowl Decoys and Replacement Battery Packs Due to Fire and/or Burn Hazards

The recalled waterfowl decoys’ lithium-ion battery packs or replacement battery packs can overheat while charging or soon after charging, posing a fire and/or burn hazard.

Delta Enterprise Corp. Recalls 2-in-1 Outdoor Kids Swings Due to Fall Hazard

The swing seat restraint straps can break, posing a fall hazard to young children.

Jetson Electric Bikes Recalls 42-Volt Rogue Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard; Two Deaths Reported

The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

JBM International Electric Recalls Adult Bike Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com (Recall Alert)

The recalled helmets do not comply with the positional stability and labeling and certification requirements of the U.S. CPSC federal safety standard for bicycle helmets. The helmets can fail to protect in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury.

Polaris Recalls RZR Recreational Off-Road Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

The alternator can fail during operation, posing a fire hazard.

Cannondale Recalls Tesoro Neo X Speed Electric Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

The bicycles do not meet the U.S. safety standard; the hand brakes are configured in accordance with the European safety standard which is reversed from the U.S. safety standard, posing fall and injury hazards to the rider.