Dr. Howard Smith Reports

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DAbxcTMPgQd/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Polaris Industries are recalling Model Year 2023-2024 Polaris Sportsman 850, XP 1000, and XP 1000 S ATVs along with their fuel pump kits and fuel tank assemblies.  Fuel can leak at the fuel pump flange outlet leading to fires and burns. About 10,300 ATVs and 3,158 fuel pump kits and fuel tank assemblies w...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DAbwpgwAdtn/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Inforce company have recalled Ceither Adult Portable Bed Rails.  The bedrail design allows a person to become entrapped either within the bedrail or between the bedrail and the bed leading to possible death by asphyxiation. About 1170 of these bedrails were sold exclusively at amazon.com. Stop using t...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DAbwDTuNGeD/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Caframo, Ltd. of Canada are recalling Caframo Cabinet Heaters, model 942. A wire within the cabinet can become exposed with vibration and touch the metal housing leading to shock and electrocution hazards. About   2,140 of these cabinet heaters were sold in the US and about 200 units were sold in Canada a...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DAbvdnOtNbW/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Wee Gallery are recalling Wee Gallery Tummy Time Galleries.  Their art card pockets contain toxic phthalates at levels above those considered safe by federal regulations. About 8,000 of these galleries were sold in the US and about 50 in Canada at independent toy stores nationwide and online at weegallery...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DAbu1-9NWX_/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Lucid are recalling CVB-LUCID Platform Beds with Upholstered Square Tufted Headboards.  These beds sag, break, and collapse when you are on them leading to falls and injuries.  About 137,000 of these beds were sold in the US and about 890 were sold in Canada online at Amazon.com, BedBathandBeyond.com, Bel...

JoAnn Stores Desk Lamps overheat Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DAbuFR-t-Wc/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and JoAnn Stores recall Place & Time battery-operated desk lamps.  These lamps have battery compartments that overheat during charging leading to fires and burns. About 9700 of these lamps were sold at JoAnn Stores. Stop using these rechargeable lamps and return them to Jo...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DAbtAp6O9rx/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Polaris now recall Model Year 2024 RANGER XD 1500 and Crew XD 1500 Recreational Off-Road Vehicles.  The wiring on these vehicles’ winches overheats leading to fires and burns. About 10,500 vehicles and 1,336 winches were sold in the US and about 660 vehicles were sold in Canada. Stop using the winches on...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DAHO34KtO5Z/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Red Toolbox are recalling Stanley Jr. Kids Wheelbarrow and 7-piece Garden Sets. The paint on the long hoe and rake in this set contains dangerous lead levels.  Lead is toxic to the developing nervous system and exposure is particularly devastating to children.  About 459,200 sets were sold in the US and a...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DAHN84gto1j/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Petzl America are now recalling Petzl GYM, PANDION and PANJI climbing harnesses.  These harness can be put on backwards.  If you do, the rope or carabiner will be attached to a non-weight bearing leg loop and you could fall with serious injury or death. About 22,000 of these harnesses were sold in the US...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DAHNQ9rOyv5/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Bestway are recalling AirJet and HydroJet Spa Pumps as they overheat leading to ignition of the plastic housing, fires, and burns.  Affected are model numbers P05332, P05339, P05711, P05807, P07000, P07001, P05511, P07034, and P07572. About 866,000 of these pumps were sold with spa liners at Bestway USA,...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DAHMhtrOnP8/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Glen Dimplex Americas are recalling Cadet-branded Apex72 Electric Heaters.   Their fans fail to activate allowing the units to overheat triggering burns and fires. About 12,900 of these heaters were sold at Platt, Crescent Electric, CED and other electrical distributors nationwide. Stop using these heater...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DAHLveQN6P6/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the GOETAS company are recalling GOETAS Pool Drain Covers as they can entrap swimmers. About 2500 of these pool drain covers were sold online at amazon.com. Remove these pool drain covers and replace them with safe, approved models.  To obtain a refund, take a pic of the cover and email it to Atlaspool@16...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DAHLKNZgP10/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the  TONGAO company now recall MJKSARE High Chairs as they violate federal safety regulations: large leg openings can entrap; and trays disengage leading to falls. About 4760 high chairs were sold online at amazon.com. Stop using these dangerous high chairs.  Contact TONGAO by email at gztaamz@163.com to...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DAHKWCFvmq-/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Intellio Toys now recall Bright Builder fort kits, models FKL-BG, FKL-BR, L-5BG and L-5BR.  The flashlights with these toys contain ingestible button batteries in easily opened compartments.  If these batteries are swallowed, they can trigger chemical gastrointestinal burns. About 12,400 of these toys wer...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_0ztlAR9zQ/ The Food and Drug Administration and Niitakaya USA Inc. are recalling Niitakaya Shiso & Miso Katsuo Ninniku due to bonito fish contamination. Those with an allergy to fish could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product.  Return this product to the place of purchase for a refund.  For additional i...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_0yzsKRXqY/ The Food and Drug Administration and Wisconsin’s Milo’s Poultry Farms, LLC are recalling Milo’s Poultry Farms and Tony’s Fresh Market branded eggs due to salmonella contamination. This bacterium causes a severe gastroenteritis that may progress into a life-threatening systemic infection in the very young, older frail individuals, and those with we...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_0x_8sPFw9/ The Food and Drug Administration and Eagle Product LLC have recalled Kandy Whole Cantaloupe due to salmonella contamination. This bacterium causes a severe gastroenteritis that may progress into a life-threatening systemic infection in the very young, older frail individuals, and those with weakened immune systems.   The contaminated product was s...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_0xOOVMZQr/ The Food and Drug Administration and Hammond’s Candies are recalling 4-ounce bags of Hammond’s Dark Chocolate Filled Mini Waffle Cones as they contain undeclared milk. Those with an allergy to milk could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product.  The recall product code is LN0525453 with use by dates...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_0wa4Ctor-/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and OleOleToy company have recalled Glow In Dark Rabbit Ears in Party Supplies Toy Sets as they contain button batteries housed in unsafe battery boxes. If swallowed, these tiny batteries can trigger burns anywhere along a child’s gastrointestinal tract with severe consequences including death. About 984 rabb...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_0vqRtgPum/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Delta Cycle Corp. have recalled Delta Cycle Ceiling Hoists with Straps.  The plastic strap buckles tend to crack and drop a kayak, canoe, or any large suspended load down on you leading to injuries.  Apparently the straps and buckles are strong enough to hold bicycles.  Affected is model RS2300. About...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_i1WN7MyvT/ The Food and Drug Administration and Sunco & Frenchie LLC are recalling Terrafina Golden Raisins.   This product contains undeclared sulfites.  Those with an allergy to sulfites could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product.  Affected a lot numbers Lot #s GRA240602 and GDR240901. These raisins w...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_i0p4rOLhc/ The Food and Drug Administration and M&P Food Production Ltd. are recalling multiple varieties of M&P Food Production Blintzes, Pirozhki, and Vareniki.  These items contain undeclared wheat, milk, and/or sesame.  Affected products have Best Before dates of 08/27/24 – 08/27/25. These items were sold in Connecticut, Florida, New York, New Je...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_iz-FdPNOx/ The Food and Drug Administration and Asli Fine Foods have recalled Asli Fine Foods Cinnamon Powder due to high levels of  lead contamination.  Affected are 7 oz. Bags with lot number DDDLUS.  Lead is toxic to the nervous system and exposure to it can be particularly devastating for young children. The product was sold in Minnesota, Indiana, Illino...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_izUovPZR3/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Zagg Inc are recalling HALO 1000 Portable Power Stations..  The lithium-ion batteries in these devices overheat leading to fire and burn risks. About 5740 of these power stations were sold by ZAGG, AGC, and QVC between October, 2021 and March, 2022. Stop charging and using these power stations and call th...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_iyc_SRTxD/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Fisher Price now recall the Fisher-Price Dumbbells sold with Baby Biceps Gift Set.  The grey plastic caps at the end of the lift handle detach and can choke.  Affected is model number GJD49. About 366,200 units were sold in the US and about 37,850 were sold in Canada at Walmart, Kohls, Fred Meyer, Hobby L...