Dr. Howard Smith Reports

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DME5ZB8ul86/ These tall dressers are unstable if not anchored to a wall.  They create risks of serious injury or death for children. Affected is model number HI1381_02. About 6,000 dressers were sold exclusively online through Amazon from September 2023 through March 2025. Immediately unload and stop using the dressers until they are securely anchored/. For sa...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DME454-pBKD/ AstroAI 4-Liter/6-Can Minifridges have electrical switches that short circuit leading to fires and burns. The affected units are model number LY0204A with serial numbers starting with 19, 20, 21, 2201, 2202, or 2203. About 249,100 of these fridges were sold nationwide through Amazon.com and AstroAI.com from June 2019 through June 2022. Turn off th...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DME4SsMtIjr/ Polaris Model Year 2023–2024 Ranger XP Kinetic and Model Year 2025 Pro XD Kinetic Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles have cracked filters that permit water to leak into the high-voltage charging components with short circuits, fires, and burns. Also affected are specific charger service parts and kits, with part numbers 2417296, 2417297, 2889704, a...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DME3wYRxTYW/ These mattresses fail to meet federal flammability standards for open flame resistance creating risks of fires burns, and possible death. The recall includes 10-inch and 12-inch mattresses sold in Twin, Full, Queen, and King sizes. About 100,000 units were sold exclusively online at Amazon.com between July 2022 and June 2024. Stop sleeping on thes...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DME3FNEvhWn/ These loungers, marketed as “baby nests,” violate federal safety standards for infant sleep products due to insufficient side heights, overly thick sleeping pads, and openings that entrap. All in all, they create a dangerous environment that leads to falls, suffocation, strangulation, and possible death. About 7,600 loungers were sold exclusively...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DME2dqVAsDa/ These blankets overheat and ignite creating burn and fire hazards. Affected is model HB18A and lot numbers HB18A-7284-1, HB18A-8490-2, and HB18A-6284-1. About 8,560 blankets were sold exclusively online at Walmart.com between June 2021 and November 2024. Stop using these recalled blankets. To receive a full refund, take a photo of the blanket and...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DME17uCR2Fr/ Coleman Converta Camping Cots and Converta Camping Suspension Stretchers have backrest fold mechanisms that can pinch, lacerate, and/or even amputate your or your children’s fingers About 228,760 of these camping cots and stretchers were sold in the US and  438 were sold in Canada at Walmart and other stores nationwide as well as online at amazon....

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DME05fOOJJE/ California Gold Nutrition’s iron-containing supplements Daily Prenatal Multi, Ultamins Women’s Multivitamins, and Ultamins Women’s 50+ Multivitamins are not packaged in child-resistant containers, and ingestion of this much iron can be seriously toxic and even fatal for children. About 60,000 packages of these supplements were sold online at Amazo...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DME0TmXABzR/ DR Power LiPRO 62-volt 5.0 amp-hour rechargeable lithium-ion battery packs short-circuit and ignite leading to fires and burns. Affected is model number 414240 sold individually and packaged with DR Power lawnmowers, trimmers, and snow throwers with model numbers 524340, SB11022XEN, T4X3026XEN, T4X3062XENR, CE75021XEN0, and CE77021XEN0. About 13,2...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DMENPu3NzYp/ The Total Saddle Fit Shoulder Relief Saddle Cinches come apart while you ride allowing your saddle to slide off your horse. The affected cinches are sold in black and brown leather, measure between 24 and 36 inches, and feature a round buckle without a center elastic. Only the cinches sold before August 2021 are affected. About 10,000 of these def...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DMEMmJuOXyF/ These helmets do not comply with the impact protection requirements set by the Consumer Product Safety leading to head injuries in the event of a crash. Affected models include the Axle, Cadence, Rev, Frenzy, and Passage helmets with model numbers B0494Y, B0605C, and B0605Y. About 31,200 of these helmets were sold in the US and 480 units were sold...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DMELMM5v_De/ These walkers can fit through standard doorways and fail to stop at the edge of a step leading to serious injuries or death. Then too, the brake pads contain dangerously high lead levels and can poison your baby if ingested. Affected is model number US-B01. About 1,500 of these baby walkers were sold exclusively on Amazon.com between August 2024 a...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DMEKnQ_tyF2/ Affected are 509 and Polaris branded Tactical 3.0 Youth, Mountain, and Trail helmets, and Tactical 2.0 small and medium helmets, and multiple models equipped with Fidlock® strap systems all manufactured from 2020 through 2025. About 201,200 of these helmets were sold in the United States and 26,800 were sold in Canada online at ride509.com and pol...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DMEJNuevKBO/ Positec’s Hyper Tough, Worx, and Portland brand Chainsaws and Polesaws have faulty main switches that allow the saws to continue cutting even after the switch is released. Affected units include the Hyper Tough 9 Amp Electric Corded 14” Chainsaw, Worx 8 Amp 14” Electric Chainsaw, Worx 8 Amp Electric Pole Saw, and Portland 9 Amp 14” Chainsaw. About...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DMA9yXjuHQo/ Harbor Freight Tools Predator 2000 Watt Power Stations, when used in Emergency Power Supply mode, have wires in the AC outlet receptacles that are reversed, creating a risk of electric shocks.  Affected is SKU number 70084 and UPC 193175488718. About 6,500 units were sold at Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide between February 2025 and April 20...

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMA86yVtFo6/ DEWALT Elite Series 4.5-inch 40G T27 High Density Grinder Flap Disc have ceramic cloth abrasive flaps that detach during use leading to serious lacerations and other injuries. These grinder discs are used with angle grinders for heavy-duty work.  Affected are models DWA8280HRT and DWA8280RT, with date codes from 2024-36 to 2024-48. About 17,680 uni...

Bornstein Seafood’s Cooked & Peeled Ready-To-Eat Coldwater Shrimp Meat Has Listeria Contamination. This bacterium causes a severe and sometimes fatal systemic infection in the very young, older frail individuals, and those with weakened immune systems.  Listeria can also trigger miscarriages and stillbirths.  This contaminated shrimp was sold in California, Oregon, Washington, and British Colu...

Salted Smoked Split Herring Has Clostridium Botulinum Contamination. This toxic bacterium can trigger weakness, dizziness, difficulty speaking or breathing.  Affected is lot #1 PRC5073. This recalled herring was distributed to retail locations in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut and repackaged by retail stores into deli-style or other containers.  DO NOT to eat this fish even if it does not a...

Hofood99 Enoki Mushrooms Have Listeria Contamination. This bacterium causes a severe and sometimes fatal systemic infection in the very young, older frail individuals, and those with weakened immune systems. Listeria can also trigger miscarriages and stillbirths. Affected is product with UPC barcode 6 976532 310051. These enoki mushrooms were sold nationwide in retail stores. If you purchased thes...

Floria Dried Apricots Contain Undeclared Sulfites.   on the product labeling. Those with asthma or sulfite allergies can develop serious reactions should they consume these apricots.  Affected is lot #440090478-15-333 with an expiration date of November 2026. These apricots were sold in Florida, Kentucky, Virginia, New York, New Jersey, Tennessee, Massachusetts, Texas, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan,...

Welby®, Berkley Jensen®, and VitaGlobe™  Vitamin B12 gummy products contain undeclared peanut allergen. Individuals with peanut allergies may be at risk for serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products. Affected is lot number 248046601 with expiration date of October 2026. These recalled products were sold nationwide at ALDI and BJ’s stores as well as online at ald...

Zicam® Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs, Zicam® Nasal AllClear Swabs, and Orajel™ Baby Teething Swabs Have Fungal Contamination. This can trigger serious or life-threatening infections in children, in those with weak immune systems individuals, an for anyone with damaged nasal linings.   All units sold in the US and in Puerto Ricos are affected. This recall does not affect other Zicam or Orajel products, s...

Those with an allergy to milk could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product.    Affected are lots beginning with RP117, RP120, RP123, and RP129. The product was sold in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin between April 29, 2024 and May 1, 2025. If you, a family member, or household...

Aldi Branded Casa Mamita Churro Bites Filled with Chocolate Hazelnut Cream Have Undeclared Milk.  Affected is Lot #01425 and a Best If Used By date of July 14, 2025. The undeclared milk poses a risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions for individuals with a milk allergy. These churro bites were sold by Aldi in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana,...

Firehook Classic Sea Salt Organic Crackers Contain Undeclared Sesame. The affected crackers come in 8-ounce packages with a Best By Date of September 29, 2025. These crackers were sold in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Virginia. Return these crackers to the place of purchase for a full refund. For mo...