Dr. Howard Smith Reports

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Cxq8R0kxac3/ Recall By: CPSC; DR Power Equipment Co, Problem:  Metal fragments may separate from the chipper shredder’s housing and spew out creating laceration hazards for the operator and bystanders.  In addition, the hopper may detach from the chipper shredder leading to injuries. Sold: About 5900 chipper shredders were sold in the US and about 90 were sold...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Cxq7b48R5ZG/ Recall By: CPSC;  Make Believe Ideas Problem:  The plastic binding rings on all 7 Rainbow Road Series Board Books may detach from the books and create choking hazards for young children. Sold: About 260,000 books were sold in the US and about 12,900 were sold in Canada at Target, Barnes & Noble, Sam’s Club and other stores nationwide and onlin...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Cxq6l-BRIJS/ Recall By:  CPSC; H&M Problem:  H&M’s men’s clasp beaded bracelets contain levels of lead that exceed safe federal standards.  Lead is particularly neurotoxic if ingested by children. Sold:  About 12,290 bracelets were sold at H&M stores nationwide and online at hm.com. Actions:  Stop wearing these clasp bracelets and contact H&M a...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Cxq4jVwRcct/ Recall By: CPSC: FXI Inc. Problem: Novaform ComfortGrande 14-inch and Novaform DreamAway 8-inch Mattresses became wet during manufacture and may contain mold. Sold: About 48,000 mattresses were sold exclusively at Costco stores in the Northwest and San Francisco Bay Area. Actions:  Do not sleep on these mattresses.  Contact FXI at 1-888-886-2057 t...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Cxq3eu9xaAg/ Recall By: CPSC; Shimano North America Bicycle Inc. Problem: The 11-Speed Bonded Hollowtech II Road Cranksets have bonded parts that separate and break creating crash and injury risks to riders and bystanders.  Affected are Shimano Ultegra FC-6800, Dura-Ace FC-9000, Ultegra FC-R8000, Dura-Ace FC-R9100 and FC-R9100P 11-Speed Bonded Hollowtech Road...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Cxq1mjrRi0t/ Enlarged prostates that block a man’s urine flow and complete bladder emptying often lead to a root-router type of prostate surgery called trans-urethral resection of prostate, better known at TURP surgery.  The procedure often leads to undesirable complications such as sexual dysfunction and incontinence. The FDA has recently approved the Optilum...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Cxqzl9DRg77/ A tiny, barely visible but steerable nickel-titanium needle can be precisely guided into lung tissue while avoiding vital structures including blood vessels.  Blending the resources at the University of North Carolina, pulmonologists, radiologists, bioengineers, and computer scientists developed the robotic needle.   The needle is attached to a ca...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CxqygqQxEb2/ Are you hesitant to wolf down garlic-laden pesto or Caesar salad at lunch for fear that your rancid breath will turn off a client, your boss, or, worse, a date.  Ohio State University food scientists now report that yogurt has powerful halitosis-fighting powers.   Their studies show that two chief yogurt components, protein and fat, both have powe...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CxqxfRDR7PD/ A large multinational meta-analysis study shows that most children and teens under the age of 21 obtain vaping equipment, VE, from peers or siblings.  New Zealand researchers reviewed 17 studies covering approximately 30,000 young people from the United States, Canada, the UK, and Australia. Fourteen of the 17 studies were conducted in the US, and...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CxqwcB1RAYT/ The frequency of serious medication errors in children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorders has nearly tripled over the past 22 years.  This according to a survey of our nation’s poison control centers by pediatric investigators at Ohio State University and Nationwide Children’s Hospital. The data revealed that two-thirds of the most ser...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CxqvoD6x6Ek/ Women more so than men who experience migraines are at a higher risk for early heart attacks and strokes.  Danish researchers reviewed the health records of 179,680 women and also 40,757 men over a 22 year period. Their data revealed that women with migraine had a 22% higher risk of heart attacks, a 21% higher risk of strokes due to blocked arteri...

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/CxqucsHxIqX/ Throughout our lives, we all experience ups and downs in our own perceptions of happiness throughout our lives.  Now teams of German and Swiss psychologists have collaborated to study this phenomenon by analyzing a series of studies covering some 460,902 subjects. Their data shows that childhood is a time of uniform happiness.  Then, as the pre-tee...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CxY4S-uRMrN/ Recall by: FDA;Knickerbocker 365 Inc. Problem:  These “Homestyle” hamburger buns contain undeclared milk.  The affected lot codes are I31C, J01C, J02C, J06C, J07C, J08C, J09C and J11C. The product was sold at southeastern Michigan retail outlets including:  All Season’s Market, John’s Market, Main Party Store, Nino Salvaggio, Steiner Meat Market a...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CxY3jVvRa72/ Recall by: CPSC; Buffalo Game Problem:  These beads that expand on absorption of water create choking and gastrointestinal obstruction risks. Sold:  About 52,000 of these toys were sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide. Actions:  Take away this game toy kit and the contained water beads from your children before returning the kit to a Targe...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CxY2csJRtjt/ Recall by: CPSC; TJX Problem:  Marshalls, T.J. Maxx, HomeGoods, and Homesense Foldable Bistro Set Chairs have wooden frames that break or collapse unexpectantly when you sit on them creating fall and injury hazards. Sold” About 11,000 chairs were sold Marshalls, T.J. Maxx, HomeGoods, and Homesense stores nationwide. Actions:  Don’t sit on these re...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CxY1my-x9YY/ Recall by: CPSC; Stihl Inc. Problem: The braking system on the STihl MSA 300 battery-powered chain saws operates with a delay which creates laceration hazards for the operator and bystanders. Sold: About 2800 chainsaws were sold nationwide by Stihl dealers. Actions:  Immediately stop using this chainsaw and contact your Stihl servicing dealer for...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CxY0JKKxxMu/ Recall by: CPSC; American Honda Motor Co. Problem:  The small gasoline engines on these lawnmowers and pressure washers have defective camshafts that cause their starter ropes to suddenly and forcefully retract when you pull them.  This recoil action leads to injuries. Sold:  About 391,000 units were sold at Honda Power Equipment dealers, Ace Hard...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CxYzO-ERrrZ/ Recall by: CPSC: Generac Power Systems Problem:  These generators have fuel tanks with inadequate venting due to defective rollover valves.  They tend to build up pressure and squirt fuel when opened leading to fires and burns. Sold: About 64,000 generators were sold at home improvement and hardware stores nationwide. Actions:  Discontinue using t...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CxYxULpReNk/ Recall by: CPSC; Best Buy Problem:  The lava rocks in these units tend to split and propel out of the fire table leading to burn injuries.  Affected at model numbers NS-PFT28BK3 and NS-PFT30BK03. Sold About 1490 fire tables were sold online at Best Buy.com, eBay.com on the Best Buy channel, and TechLiquidators.com and via Best Buy for Business. Ac...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CxL9Oo6R3xJ/ Recall by: FDA; Church & Dwight Co., Inc. Problem:  TheraBreath Kids Strawberry Splash Rinse, lot #PA3083011, has candida yeast contamination. Sold: amazon.com Actions: Do not permit your children to use these oral rinse.  Before disposing of the product, contact Church & Dwight at 1-800-981-4710 to arrange for a refund. https://www.fda.go...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CxL8iK3xO8s/ Recall by: FDA; Sheng Kee of California Problem:  Mooncake gift boxes of various sizes, flavors, and batch numbers contain mooncakes with egg coating but no mention of egg on the labels.  They are a risk for those with egg allergies. Actions:  Return these mooncake gift boxes to the place of purchase for a refund.  For more info, contact the compa...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CxL7tvfRUTJ/ Recall by: CPSC; Emporia Problem:  Emporia Smart Plugs, the 240V EU, lack adequate grounding and create risks of shocks to users. Sold: About 80,000 plugs were sold online at shopemporiaenergy.com and Amazon.com. Actions:  Stop using these plugs and contact Emporia at 1-844-367-6742 for via email at support@emporiaenergy.com for a replacement smar...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CxL61hhxYl7/ Recall by: CPSC; RegO Problem:  RegO 302 Series Compact Regulators with date codes between 09/22 and 02/23 or code 21/22 leak gas leading to fires and burns. Sold:  About 6300 regulators were sold at Trident Rubber LLC, Gas Equipment Co Inc., Century Fuel Products, boat manufacturers, and marine supply stores nationwide. Actions: Stop using these...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CxL6CPpxvyH/ Recall by: CPSC; Pirelli Problem: The Pirelli P ZERO Race TLR Bicycle Tires tend to unseat from the rims leading to air leaks, tire deflation, loss of bike control, falls, and injuries to the ride and bystanders. Sold. About 14,500 were sold in the US, and about 550 were sold in Canada at Competitive Cyclist, Trek and Angry Catfish stores nationwi...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CxL4fH3RGze/ Recall by: CPSC; ARGO Problem:  These recalled 2020 ARGO Xplorer XR 500 models have improperly installed check valves and vent hoses that create fuel overflows, fires, and burns. Sold: About 500 units were sold in the US and about 1670 were sold in Canada. Actions:  Stop riding these ARGO ATVs and contact your dealer for a free fuel system repair....