Dr. Howard Smith Reports

ZRWD Infant Swings Suffocate Your Sleeping Baby. These swings were marketed for infant sleep but have an incline angle greater than 10 degrees, violating the CPSC’s Infant Sleep Products Standard and the Safe Sleep for Babies Act. The swings also lack mandatory safety warnings, and the swing’s remote control contains a lithium coin battery without required labeling under Reese’s Law, posing risks...

Rinnai America Boilers Can Poison You. The boiler door fails to seal properly allowing carbon monoxide gas to escape. About 2,030 units were sold in the US and 249 were sold in Canada. Stop using these recalled boilers and contact Rinnai by phone at (800) 621-9419 or via the email recall@rinnai.us to schedule a free repair by a certified technician. If you must run this boiler before repair is com...

Hobby Toy Hammer Ball Sets can choke your young children. These toy sets contain small balls that violate federal safety regulations for toys intended for children under the age of three. About 2,000 units were  sold exclusively on Amazon.com. Stop allowing your children to use these recalled toy sets. Contact Shantou Haochengheng Technology by emailing TPDBTRADEWORK@outlook.com for instructions o...

Ravmix Portable Hook-On Chairs can dump infants and toddlers. The crotch restraint can be displaced without tools, and infants may fall through an opening. This is a violation of the federal safety standard for portable hook-on chairs and creates risks of serious injuries or death. About 1,000 units were sold sold exclusively on Amazon.com. Stop using the recalled hook-on chairs and contact Ravmix...

Lutron Power Interfaces for LED Tape Lights can shock you. The power interface can fail during a significant power surge, such as a lightning strike, and create a shock hazard if you touch the connected LED tape lights. About 1,944 units were sold in the United States. Stop using these recalled power interfaces and any connected lighting. Power should be shut off at the circuit breaker. Contact Lu...

Globe-branded Haul ST and Haul LT E-Bikes have defective seat posts. The lower portion of the e-bike’s telescopic seat post can break when fully extended leading to rider falls and injuries. About 11,100 units were sold in the United States. Stop rising these defective e-bikes and contact an authorized Specialized retailer to schedule a free repair. The repair involves replacing the original seat...

Midea U and U+ Window Air Conditioners collect moldy water. These units pool water due to inadequate drainage creating conditions for mold growth. Mold exposure can lead to respiratory problems and other infections particularly for mold-allergic and sensitive individuals. About 1.7 million recalled air conditioners were sold nationwide in the United States and additional 45,900 units were sold in...

Yamaha Golf Car Vehicles have defective accelerators pedals.  They fail to return to idle when a driver stops pressing the accelerator. This defect creates significant crash and injury hazards. About 352,000 units are impacted in this recall. This recall expands on previous recalls of 11,000 units in July 2023, 5,000 in February 2022, 145,000 in October 2018, and 161,000 in February 2018. Immediat...

Apollo America’s Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detectors malfunction and fail to alert you in the event of a fire or carbon monoxide leak.  This creates risks of smoke inhalation, carbon monoxide poisoning, and even death. About 50,000 units were sold nationwide in the United States exclusively by Vivint. Vivint is automatically sending a free replacement detector to all known purchas...

DR Power Battery-Powered Chainsaws have overheating motor controllers that trigger fire and burn hazards. About 7,180 chainsaws were sold in the US and 21 were sold in Canada.    To receive a pro-rated refund based on the age of your chainsaw, complete a recall form and upload a photograph showing destruction of the tool according to DR Power’s online instructions at drpower.com/BPC-recall . When...

Direct Scaffold Casters for Baker Scaffolding have faulty spot welds, break, and fail. This makes the scaffolding unstable and poses a serious fall hazard.   About 23,000 casters have been sold in the US.  For free replacement caster wheels or more recall information, contact Direct Scaffold Supply at bakercasters@realtimeresults.net or (800) 729-6118. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Direct-Scaf...

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Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DKRBDXjtl5q/ Those with an allergy to peanuts could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product.  Affected is Lot #007 with an expiration date of June 10, 2026. Affected products were distributed nationwide through retail stores and mail orders. Do not consume this product. Return it to the place of purchase for a f...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DKRAhTDvttr/ These cucumbers pose a serious health risk for children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems as salmonella triggers a violent gastrointestinal infection. The recalled cucumbers were sold directly to consumers between April 29, 2025, and May 14, 2025 without labeling at Bedner’s Farm Fresh Market locations in Boynton Beach, Delray B...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DKQ_8PxN-2p/ These baby food pouches contain toxic lead levels. Lead poisons the neurologic systems of developing children. Affected is lot number 41415-00901 with a best-if-used-by date of November 1, 2025 These recalled pouches were sold at Publix stores across eight states: Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, and...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DKQ_X2iPtKD/ The recall is linked to salmonella cucumbers from Bedner Growers. Salmonella causes serious and sometimes fatal gastrointestinal and systemic infections in young children, elderly persons, and others with weakened immune systems.  This cucumber salad was sold at Food Lions, Harris Teeters, Krogers, Libbie Markets, and Ukrop’s Market Halls in Virgi...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DKQ-05cMJft/ These caplets contain the undeclared drug ingredients: Dexamethasone, Diclofenac, and Omeprazole. These undeclared drugs pose serious health risks, including immune suppression, cardiovascular problems, gastrointestinal issues, and potential harmful drug interactions. Dexamethasone is a powerful corticosteroid, diclofenac is an NSAID, and omeprazo...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DKQ-MStNGwM/ This recall involves fruit and vegetable trays, salads, and sushi containing cucumbers from Bedner Growers, Inc. These items were sold at Kroger, Roundy’s stores such as Pick n Save and Metro Market, and Weis Market locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, Michigan, Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, Alabama, Wisconsin, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, W...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DKQ9p-5MfMs/ Affected is lot number 951790. One lot of this reptile feed was sold between May 6 and May 16, 2025 in retail stores and online through Petco, Walmart, Chewy, Amazon, and Meijer. Stop feeding this recalled reptile food to your turtles and other reptile pets. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Cleanse your hands, surface...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DKQ9AfuuSP0/ The recalled products were prepared with cucumbers supplied by Fresh Creative Foods who bought the salmonella-contaminated produce from Bedner Growers, Inc. This bacterium can cause serious and sometimes fatal gastrointestinal and systemic infections in young children, elderly persons, and others with weakened immune systems.  The affected deli it...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DKQ8f_ttODO/ These cucumber slices include recalled whole cucumbers supplied by Bedner Growers, Inc. This bacterium can cause serious and sometimes fatal gastrointestinal and systemic infections in young children, elderly persons, and others with weakened immune systems. Affected are 1.5-pound packages with all date codes up to May 24, 2025.  These cucumber sl...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DKQ8ARquUDi/ Affected is the 16-ounce size with instructions touse or freeze by June 2, 2025. This could lead to serious or life-threatening allergic reactions for those with a soy allergy. These packages of salmon have been sold at Aldi stores in California, Nevada, and Arizona. Do not consume this salmon if you have a soy allergy. Return the product to Aldi...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DKQ7dzqgiS3/ There is no specific lot number provided. The restraint system is not directly attached to the high chair and its locks and latches can fail leading to infant falls. In addition, the opening between the seat and tray is large enough for a child to become trapped. About 5,400 high chairs were sold exclusively online at Amazon.com between October 20...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DKQ667WNRK8/ The light’s remote control contains a CR2032 lithium button battery that can be easily accessed by children and ingested leading to severe internal injuries, chemical burns, or even death. About 1,150 units were sold exclusively online through Amazon.com between May 2024 and August 2024. Stop using this recalled product’s remote, remove the button...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DKQ6X-6tM_g/ This recalled clock is shipped with a remote that contains a lithium button battery easily accessible by children. Ingestion of these button cell batteries can cause severe internal injuries, chemical burns, or death.   Affected is model number PH-05. About 2,016 units were sold exclusively through Amazon.com from November 2024 through January 202...