Dr. Howard Smith Oncall

Cordless Window Shade Battery Packs May Ignite

Cordless Window Shade Battery Packs May Ignite Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/Tt31uI5ezzg   The CPSC and the Ningbo Dooya Mechanic and Electronic company are recalling their Cordless Window Shades Battery Packs.  These battery packs may overheat leading to fires and burns.  About 56,000 of these units were sold in the US and about 1450 were sold in Canada at 3 Day Blinds, Budget Blinds, Blinds to Go, The Shade Store and other window treatment stores and online at Blinds.com.  If you bought these battery-powered window shades, stop using their batteries and contact the Ningbo Dooya Mechanic and Electronic company’s service center at 1-888-943-2391 to obtain a free replacement battery pack and to obtain a postage-paid shipping carton to return your batteries.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Cordless-Window-Shades-Battery-Packs-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Manufactured-by-Ningbo-Dooya-Mechanic-and-Electronic-Technology-Co   #windowshades #batteries #overheating #fires #burns #recall  

Lukai Sweetened Jujube Contains Sulfites

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/ElrJ-Opqf0g   The FDA and Northern Food I/E Inc announce the recall of the 8.3-ounce packages of Lukai sweetened jujube.  This product contains undeclared sulfites.  Those with sensitivities to sulfites could develop a severe or life-threatening allergic reaction should they ingest this food.  If you bought this product, return it to the place of purchase for a refund.   For more information, call Northern Foods at 1-516-942-0146.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/northern-food-ie-recalls-sweetened-jujube-due-undeclared-sulfites   #lukai #jujbe #sulfites #allergies #recall  

Favorina Chocolate Advent Calendars Have Bacterial Contamination

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/4vYW51xEifI   The FDA and Lidl US have recalled Favorina-branded 8.4 ounce Advent Calendars composed of premium chocolate with a creamy filling.  This holiday product is contaminated with salmonella.  This bacterium triggers serious and sometimes fatal gastrointestinal and systemic infections in the very young, frail elders, and in those with weak immune systems.  This product was sold in Lidl stores from mid-October until December 5th of this year.  These chocolate calendars best a best if used by date of 2023.  Don’t eat these calendars but return them to the Lidl store for a full refund.  For additional information, reach the Lidl US Customer Care Hotline at 1–844-747-5435.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/lidl-voluntarily-recalls-84-oz-favorina-branded-advent-calendar-premium-chocolate-creamy-filling-due   #lidl #adventcalendar #chocolate #salmonella #infection #recall  

Cranberry Sweets Mint Meltaways Have Nuts

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/_5DbtfWilE4   The FDA and Cranberry Sweets and More are recalling 4 and 8 ounce packages of  Cranberry Sweets Mint Meltaways.  These candies contain undeclared peanuts.  Those with peanut allergies may develop serious and life-threatening allergic reactions should they consume these mint meltaways.  This product was sold in Oregon and Washington state.  If you bought these candies, return them to the place of purchase for a refund.  For additional information, call Cranberry Sweets at 1-800-527-5748.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/cranberry-sweets-more-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-peanuts-mint-meltaways   #cranberrysweets #mintmeltaway #peanuts #allergy #recall cranberrysweets, mintmeltaway, peanuts, allergy, recall

James Farm Frozen Raspberries Could Cause Hepatitis

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/OQIf51Rtw5o   The FDA and Exportadora Copramar are recalling James Farm Frozen Raspberries.  These fruits contain the Hepatitis A virus.  This virus causes a contagious liver infection with wide-ranging symptoms and disease from mild to severe including fatigue, abdominal pain, and jaundice with possible progression to liver failure snd the need for a liver transplant.  These raspberries were sold at Restaurant Depot/Jetro locations in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and Delaware.  They bear a best if used by date of June 14, 2024.  Return this product to the point of purchase for a refund.  For more information, contact Exportadora Compramar at 1-302-401-6474 ext 223.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/exportadora-copramar-recalls-james-farms-frozen-raspberries-due-possible-health-risk   #jamesfarm #frozenraspberries #hepatitis #infection #recall  

Waterproof Foam Mattresses Are Not Fire-Proof

  Vidcast:https://youtu.be/gXaugX7dleY   The CPSC and ESS Universal are recalling Waterproof Foam Mattresses sold in twin twin XL, and full sizes.  These mattresses fail to meet federal flammability requirements creating fire and burn hazards.  About 1800 of these mattresses were sold online at essuniversal.com.  Immediately discontinue sleeping on these mattresses and contact ESS Universal at 1-833-259-9009 or via email at recall@essuniversal.com to receive a zippered mattress cover that does meet US flammability standards.  The cover fits over the foam core.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/ESS-Universal-USA-Recalls-Mattresses-Due-to-Violation-of-Federal-Flammability-Standard-for-Mattresses-Fire-Hazard-Recall-Alert   #foammattress #essuniversal #flammability #fires #burns  

Jacuzzi Hot Tubs and Sundance Spas May Cook You

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/_l5h6I1n3XA   The CPSC and Sundance Spas have recalled Jacuzzi J200, J300, J400, and J500 Hot Tubs and Sundance series 680, 760, 880, and 980 Spas.  The temperature sensors on these units malfunction and display incorrect and cooler water temperatures resulting in user exposure to dangerously hot water, heat stroke, and burns.  About 23,700 of these tubs were sold in the US, 5400 were sold in Canada, and 40 were sold in Mexico.  If you have one of these spas installed, use an accurate thermometer to check that the water temperature is not higher than 104 degrees Fahrenheit before entering the tub.  If you find that your unit is displaying incorrect temperatures, contact your local Jacuzzi or Sundance Spa dealer to schedule a free repair.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Sundance-Spas-Recalls-Jacuzzi-and-Sundance-Spas-Brand-Hot-Tubs-Due-to-Injury-and-Thermal-Burn-Hazards   #jacuzzi #sundancespa #temperaturesensors #heatexhaustion #burns #recall  

Rosso Motors ATVs Are Unsafe For Children and Teens

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/zCBrgeUegi8   The CPSC and  Rosso Motors are recalling Rosso Motors eQuad X 800 watt and eQuad Q 1000 watt youth all-terrain vehicles.  These ATVs designed for children 6 and older are unsafe for 4 reasons: their maximal speeds are dangerously high; their suspensions fail to meet safety standards; the units do not meet other safety standards; and these ATVs were imported without a CPSC-approved plan.  About 2800 of these ATVs were sold online at rossomotors.com.  Stop allowing your children to use these ATVs and contact Rosso Motors at 1-855-546-2453 to arrange for a pro-rated refund.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Rosso-Motors-Recalls-Youth-Model-All-Terrain-Vehicles-ATVs-Due-to-Violations-of-Federal-Safety-Standards-Sold-Exclusively-on-RossoMotors-com   #rosso #atvs #safety #speed #suspensions #recall  

Samnyte Tattoo Numbing Cream Is Unsafely Packaged

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/mJ_IXI3q-GQ   The CPSC and Liu Xianli are recalling Samnyte Tattoo Numbing Cream.  This product contains the topical anesthetic 5% lidocaine and must be sold in child-resistant packaging which it is not.  About 9000 tubes of this numbing cream were sold online at amazon.com.   Store this cream container out of each of children,  contact Liu Xianli by email at auoorhealth@outlook.com to arrange a refund and safe disposal instructions.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Samnyte-Tattoo-Numbing-Creams-Recalled-Due-to-Failure-to-Meet-Child-Resistant-Packaging-Requirement-Sold-Exclusively-at-Amazon-com-Risk-of-Poisoning-Imported-by-Liu-Xianli   #tattoo #numbingcream #lidocaine #packaging #childsafe #recall  

D-Ring Fritz Mirrors Fall and Injure

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/qs5K2yhNu7I   The CPSC and the Gabby company have recalled D-Ring Fritz Mirrors.  The ring and wire mirror hanging mechanism is defective leading to the mirror detaching from the wall, falling, and creating laceration and other injuries.   About 930 of these mirrors were sold at interior, design and home furnishing stores nationwide.  Consumers should contact Gabby via phone at 1-844-735-0250 or via email at rmaformsubmission@summerclassics.com to arrange for a free replacement mirror and instructions for removal of the old mirror.  As is often the case, you will submit a photo of the old item with certification that it will no longer be used.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Gabby-Recalls-Fritz-Mirrors-Due-to-Injury-and-Laceration-Hazards   #gabby #mirror #injury #laceration #recall