Dr. Howard Smith Reports

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DGl2pfMvSWN/ Affected product has a lot code 02092024.These chocolates were sold a retail stores primarily in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut as well as on amazon.com from October, 2024, through February 14, 2025.If you have these chocolates, return the product for a credit or refund.  For additional information, call Kayco at 1-718-369-4600 or email the...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DGl2HGaNPAt/ Their lithium-ion batteries overheat leading to housing melting, ignition, and fires with serious injuries and death. About 17,970 units were sold nationwide at Walmart and Sam’s Club stores, as well as online at Walmart.com and SamsClub.com, from May 2018 through October 2024.Immediately stop using and charging these recalled scooters, cut the th...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DGl1iaZvHiO/ These toys contain toxic levels of lead in the red tape on the cups.  Lead is a well-known neurotoxin for children that can trigger serious developmental issues. About 2,400 units were sold nationwide at bowling alleys from January 2018 through July 2019.Stop allowing your children to use these recalled sipper cups. To receive a full refund, conta...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DGl0-WquNr-/ The clutch cable breaks and diminishes braking power creating accidents and injuries.  Affected is model MX5400DTC. About 2,600 tractors were sold in the United States and 180 units were sold in Canada through authorized Kubota dealers from February 2020 through December 2024. Immediately stop riding these recalled utility tractors and contact an...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DGlz_wAvxKX/ The lithium coin battery in these sights can be easily accessed by children due to absence of child-resistant packaging and required warning labels. There is a serious risk of internal chemical burns or death if these batteries are swallowed.   About 9,400 sights were sold nationwide through retailers including Primary Arms, EuroOptic, GRITR Sport...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DGlzLFFRXV4/ If not wall-anchored, these tall dressers can fall over and entrap, injure, and possibly kill children.  Affected are lot numbers SPG0000905N, SPG0000905BN, SPG0000905B. About 900 dressers were sold exclusively on Amazon.com between September 2023 and August 2024. Immediately stop filling these recalled dressers unless they are secured to a wall....

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DGlyq8YvxwB/ These safety straps are sold with Sauder and Sauder Beginnings dressers and 4-drawer chests. They fail and create tip-over and entrapment hazards that could injure or kill children. About 15,800 units were sold at Cook Brothers, Homemakers Furniture Plaza, and Menards stores nationwide and online through Amazon.com, BestBuy.com, CYMAX.com, HomeDep...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DGlyLJYPN_j/ These blinds have long operating cords that pose a risk of entrapment and strangulations to children. They violate federal safety regulations for window coverings and labeling.  About 4,900 units were sold exclusively on Amazon.com across the United States from December 2022 through September 2024. Secure these window blind cords out of children’s...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DGlxrG-MONc/ The retaining pin in the e-bike’s disc brake calipers can loosen and dislodge, causing brake failure with a significant risk of injury to the rider and bystanders. About 1,400 units were sold nationwide at Super73’s store in Irvine, California, various bicycle stores, and online at super73.com from April 2024 through September 2024. Stop riding th...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DGlxMKZs5OU/ As the fuel tank expands, the drive shaft comes in contact with it, causing a fuel leak, and leads to a serious risk of fire. Affected are models BEA01-001, BEA01-002, and BEA01-005 (Rev A00 and A01) sold between April 2017 and September 2022. About 10,700 units were sold nationwide through SuperATV’s website and off-road vehicle dealers across th...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DGlwrlGpfKD/ The blinds have dangerously long operating cords that violate federal regulations for window coverings and labeling requirements. About 15,500 units were sold exclusively on Amazon.com between June 2024 and September 2024. Immediately secure window blind cords out of children’s reach and contact Shadeks at 1-866-267-4233 or via email at info@shade...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DGlv7xdPFw_/ These Boot and Shoe Dryers and Deodorizers have heat or ozone on-off switches that short circuit leading to arcing and fires.  Affected are models OSBSDD2 and OSBSDD. About 13,000 units were sold online through Amazon.com, OdorStop.com, Lowes.com, Globalindustrial.com, and webrestaurantstore.com. The dryers were available for purchase from Decembe...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DGWXhd2NTUc/ Affected is Lot #120824-01, expiration 8/26. This recalled product was sold in Florida, Kentucky, Virginia, New York, New Jersey, Tennessee, Massachusetts, Texas, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Maryland, Ohio, Alabama, Missouri, and California. Immediately return the product to the...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGWWyWkPN40/ A defect in the can lid can compromise the product’s seal with leakage and/or contamination. The recalled tuna was sold at H-E-B stores in Texas; Trader Joe’s locations in Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Wa...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DGWWTxeP0fQ/ The recall involves 120 8.8-ounce plastic bags with the CHOSHIYA brand and an expiration date of January 29, 2025.  This bacterium can cause serious illness if ingested. These packages were sold exclusively at Tokyo Central Costa Mesa in Costa Mesa, California. Immediately discard the product or return it to the place of pu...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGWV0XwRYWy/ A push-on connector inside the powerhead overheats leading to fires and burns. About 217,500 of these recalled mowers were sold nationwide at Home Depot and Direct Tools Factory Outlet stores, as well as online at www.homedepot.com and www.directtoolsoutlet.com , between February 2021 and January 2025.Stop using these recalled mowers and contac...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DGWVOU1tfu_/ The impeller and auger assembly in these machines can continue rotating after the control lever is released creating  risks. About 6,260 of these snow throwers were sold nationwide at authorized Ariens dealers, as well as at Ace Hardware, Blain’s Farm & Fleet, Do It Best, Family Farm & Home, Mills Fleet Farm, Northe...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGWUozTOm95/ About 125,000 of these microphones were sold nationwide at Meijer, DD's Discounts/Ross, Target, Walmart, and Nebraska Furniture Mart stores in Nebraska, Iowa, Texas, and Kansas, as well as online at Amazon.com and Target.com, from October 2020 through October 2022. S top using these recalled microphones and contact Jazwares at 1-888-341-088...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DGWUG7_ssfi/ About 500,000 ranges were sold nationwide at Best Buy, Costco, The Home Depot, Lowe’s, and other appliance retailers, as well as online at LG.com, from 2015 through January 2025. Immediately contact LG at 1-800-399-3265 to receive a free warning label and instructions on how to properly use the Control Lock or Lock Out feat...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGWTj3bPYT1/ These garments violate federal flammability standards for clothing. About 59,450 units were sold nationwide at TravisMathew stores, independent clothing and golf course retailers, and online at TravisMathew.com and other websites from January 2024 through October 2024.Stop wearing these recalled garments and contact TravisMathew at 1- 877-969-1...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DGWS6OLxGVI/ These gates violate federal safety regulations for expansion gates and enclosures since a child's body can fit through openings with subsequent entrapment. The recall affects four versions of the model number W046 pressure-mounted steel and ABS plastic gates including those with pet doors . About 1,500 gates were sold e...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGWSbKUPZpi/ These baby carriers fail structural integrity and occupant retention standards.  About 18,650 sling carriers were sold exclusively on Temu.com between July 2023 and September 2024. Stop using the recalled sling carriers. To receive a full refund, tcut the carrier into pieces, take a photo of the destroyed product, and email it to 1251530867@qq....

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DGWR5B-tMr6/ Affected are model numbers 2292112, 2280182, and 2280199 . About 26,500 pistols were sold at Big 5 stores in the Western U.S., Modern Combat Sports in Vista, California, and online at Amazon.com, Valken.com, and MCSUS.com between May 2022 and July 2023. Immediately stop using the recalled air pistols and contact Umarex at1-...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGWRUL6NfqB/ Affected is model number BBL-MM-LAMP . About 1,280 units were sold at blockbluelight.com from December 2023 through November 2024. Stop using these recalled lamps and contact BlockBlueLight at 1-917-277-8422 or via the email product@blockbluelight.com for a full refund , store credit, or a free replacement lamp .  Dispose of these lithium batte...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DGWQ2Nktz8i/ Affected is model number 240-14-1380. About 4,400 menorahs were sold nationwide at Target stores and online at Target.com starting in October 2024. Immediately stop using these recalled menorahs and return them to any Target store for a full refund, either in the original form of payment or as a Target gift card.  Consumers...