Dr. Howard Smith Reports

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DNbk9L_pd-P/ The LED-illuminated plastic sphere can break on impact providing children access to these button cell batteries. If ingested, these batteries pose a risk of serious injury or death as they create gastrointestinal burns, erosions, and perforations. Affected is item number 15712EAM. About 15,400 of these pet toy sets were sold exclusively at Menards...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DNbkKFuNp3i/ These socks are abrasive and cause pain, burns, and blisters during high-intensity activities that involve heat, friction, moisture, and pressure. Affected are models MWMS07, MWWS07, and MWMS05. About 45,000 pairs of these socks were sold in the US and Canada by Scheels All Sports, Fred Meyer, Home Depot, Meijer, Bomgaars Supply, Buchheits, Runnin...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DNbjffYPrgI/ This hair serum contains the drug minoxidil that, if ingested by a child, would lead to severe poisoning or even death. About 21,300 bottles of this product were sold in the US through Amazon between June 2024 and June 2025. Immediately secure any of these recalled bottles and keep them out of sight and reach of children. To receive a replacement,...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DM8RnY1vckZ/ High Noon is recalling its Beach Variety Pack 12-packs of vodka seltzer due to a packaging error that resulted in some cans being mislabeled as CELSIUS ASTRO VIBE Energy Drink, Sparkling Blue Razz Edition. The mislabeled cans contain vodka seltzer instead of energy drink and lead to unintentional alcohol consumption. Affected are Beach Variety lot...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DM8QkpEsnPN/ Listeria causes serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. It can also lead to miscarriages and stillbirths in pregnant women. Affected are lot numbers 25175 through 25206, with use-by dates ranging from June 24, 2027, to July 25, 2027. These tainted fruit packs were...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DM8Pk7wMk7B/ If your children climb on the toy’s counter or crawl through the opening at the back of the play kitchen, their clothing can become caught on the metal or plastic accessory hooks leading to strangulation or death. That happened to a 23-month-old child in Oregon who died in 2023 after getting caught on one of these hooks. About 192,000 play kitchen...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DM8Ox4SxbWM/ The dual action safety engagement system malfunctions causing the tool to discharge a nail with just the trigger pull rather than a trigger pull and a nose-piece engagement. This nailer can inflict serious injuries. About 64,000 nailers were sold in the US and 6,575 were sold in Canada at Home Depot and Direct Tools Factory Outlet stores as well a...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DM8NUWqvqAk/ Small metal fragments detach from these presses leading to lacerations and/or ingestion. About 43,830 garlic presses were sold in the US and 10,700 were sold in Canada at IKEA stores and online at IKEA.com from March 2024 through May 2025. Stop using these recalled garlic presses and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund. If a store retu...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DM8Md3GskjY/ These step-stools have a safety bar that detach or breaks while in use leading to falls and injuries. The affected models include 11349WHG1E, 11349GRN1E, 11349NVY1E. About 302,000 step stools were sold in the US and an about 11,000 were sold in Canada at Target, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Walmart, and BJ’s Wholesale Club stores as well as online at Amazo...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DM8Lobju2c1/ The toys contain magnets that can loosen and detach. If swallowed, these high-powered magnets attract each other inside the digestive tract leading to intestinal perforations, twisting, blockages, blood poisoning, or death.  Affected are models STA-BGY-801T and STA-BTP-806T. About 22,850 toys were sold in the US,  about 1,977 were sold in Canada,...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DM8KcDPNLWZ/ These recalled tools have a knife blade tips that do not completely fold into the took handle and create laceration hazards. About 17,000 units were sold at REI, hardware and cutlery stores, and online at Leatherman.com, Amazon.com, and REI.com between July 2024 and March 2025. Stop using these recalled multi-tools. To check if your particular too...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DMyRE9GM0Jp/ Those with an allergy to eggs could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product.  The affected lot numbers include 1001 through 1018 for the breads and 1051 through 1064 for the fritters, with use-by dates through July 23, 2025. These breads and fritters were sold primarily at farm markets and roadside...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DMyQTtmxCiz/ This product contains elevated levels of lead and cadmium, toxic heavy metals that create poisoning risks, particularly to infants, young children, and pregnant women. Exposure leads to serious health effects including developmental delays and neurological damage. Affected is Lot 3700/01172 6122J with a best-by date of February 19, 2027. These pea...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DMyPlJkAGR_/ Consuming these ice cream products can trigger severe allergic reactions for those with milk allergies or severe sensitivities. This recall includes a variety of products with specific best by dates ranging from June 2026 through July 2027.  These ice cream products were sold nationwide. If you, household members, or visitors have milk allergies,...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DMyOo_dt3Y9/ Their loud bursting creates an impact hazard with injuries but also  a hearing loss risk. Affected are hoses manufactured on or before August 31, 2024 with date code markings visible under the rubber washer or on the packaging. About 3.6 million hoses were sold at stores including Ace Hardware, Amazon, Do It Best, Home Depot, Target, Walmart, and...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DMyNwKmVd5Z/ These units short circuit and ignite their plastic housings leading to fires and burns. This recall affects model numbers EFMIS129, EFMIS137, EFMIS149, and EFMIS175 and only the units with serial numbers ranging between A2001 to A2312, excluding model numbers containing “EFMIS129-B” or “EFMIS129-C.” About 634,000 fridges were sold at Walmart and o...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DMyNEDEJqEt/ The diffuser’s cover contains five magnets that can detach and create ingestion hazards. If swallowed, these high-powered magnets can attract each other leading to intestinal twisting, blockages, infection, sepsis, and death. About 851,400 of these recalled diffusers were sold in the US, and an additional 1,100 were sold in Canada at Pura.com, Ama...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DMyMTmGPyT7/ These devices’ rechargeable batteries catch fire when used for extended periods creating burn risks.  Affected is model number BZ-00. About 29,000 units were sold on Amazon from May 2022 through June 2025. Stop using these recalled bug zappers and contact iMirror at 1-800-762-9066 or via the email ecommerce@imirror.com for a full refund. iMirror w...

Turpentine must be sold in child-resistant packaging under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act, and this product is not. About 20,000 bottles were sold at Nature’s Corner Market in Marietta, Georgia; Cornerstone Retreat in Gap, Pennsylvania; Nickel Mine Health Foods in Paradise, Pennsylvania; Leaves of The Trees in Memphis, Tennessee; Country Boy’s Mini Mall in Bristol, Georgia; and online at Amaz...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DMyKIueMrqB/ The gloves have a button battery compartment that can be easily opened by children.  In addition, spare batteries supplied with the gloves are not packaged in child-resistant containers or labeled with required safety warnings under Reese’s Law. If swallowed, button batteries can cause internal chemical burns, serious injury, or death.  Affected i...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DMyJXFbVwB0/ Turpentine is required to be packaged in child-resistant containers under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act, and this product fails to do that. About 9,000 bottles were sold through online retailers including Amazon, Etsy, eBay, and CreekwoodNaturals.com from June 2023 through May 2025. Immediately store these recalled turpentine bottles out of...

https://www.instagram.com/p/DMyIEb1vC6v/ The battery compartment can be easily opened by children, allowing access to the button batteries. If swallowed, these batteries cause serious injuries, internal burns, or even death. Affected are models 718508MCR and 718075MCR. About 75,900 bracelets were sold in Walmart stores between March 2025 and May 2025. Stop allowing your children access to these re...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DMyHWsHtYD1/ These tall dressers are unstable if not anchored to a wall and pose a risk of tip-over, entrapment, and serious crush injuries or death to children. Affected is model number AP23-W. About 1,900 units were sold on Walmart.com between September 2023 and March 2025. Stop filling these recalled dressers unless they are not anchored to a wall and move...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DMyGBiQsAbb/ These recalled gates fail to meet mandatory standards for expansion gates and enclosures since a child’s torso can fit between the gate and the floor creating entrapment. Affected is model number LT-BG01-3 About 1,400 units were sold online through Amazon from December 2024 through April 2025.  Stop using these recalled gates immediately. To recei...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DMqvfGcP3U1/ These e-bikes have fork steerer tubes that crack, break, or separate during use creating fall and injury risks for riders. About 6,200 of these bikes were sold through authorized Giant Bicycle dealers nationwide and online at momentum.com from September 2019 through May 2025. Stop riding these bikes immediately and check the serial number stamped...