Howard G. Smith, MD, AM
PENTA Medical Network
617-488-9699
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RoundUp - 2nd Week of February 2024
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CPSC Recalls
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CableMod GPU Angled Adapters Can Burn
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C3S2wMoL0JN/
The CPSC and the CableMod company now recall CableMod Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) V1.0 and V.1.1 Angled Adapters since the adapter’s male connector becomes loose, overheats, and melts into the GPU creating fire and burn hazards.
About 25,300 of these adapters were sold online at CableMod.com, Amazon.com and other websites.
Stop using these recalled angle adapters and contact CableMod at 1-888-203-3605 or via email at support@cablemod.com for instructions regarding safe removal of the adapter and receipt of a full refund including shipping cost or a $60 store credit. To get the refund, you must upload a photo of the destroyed product to cabled.com/adapterrecall.
#cablemod #angleadapter #overheating #fire #burns #recall
cablemod, angleadapter, overheating, fire, burns, recall
VPR Disposable Lighters Are Dangers To Children
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C3S3wvuLun4/
The CPSC and VPR Brands have recalled VPR Disposable Lighters due to omission of child-resistant mechanisms and failure to comply with federal regulatory requirements for child-resistance. Young children can easily ignite these lighters leading to fires and burns.
About 62,200 of these lighters were sold at small independent stores nationwide and online at vprbrands.com.
Stop using these dangerous lighters and contact VPR at 1-888-420-8858 or via email at info@vprbrands.com in order to receive instructions regarding the safe destruction of the lighters, submission of proof of destruction, and receipt of refunds.
#vpr #lighters #childresistance #fires #burns #recall
vpr, lighters, childresistance, fires, burns, recall
Frigidaire Side-By-Side Refrigerators Have Dangerous Ice Buckets
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C3S4wExrXlh/
The CPSC and the Electroluxs Group are recalling Frigidaire Branded Side by Side Refrigerators with Slim Ice Buckets since the ice bucket assembly tends to fragment and eject plastic pieces leading to choking and laceration hazards. Affected units were manufactured between 2015 and 2019.
About 383,240 refrigerators were sold at Lowe’s, Home Depot and other stores nationwide and online at Frigidaire.com.
Stop using the ice makers on these units and contact the Electrolux Group at 1-888-377-7563 or via email at IceBucketRecall@electrolux.com to check if your refrigerator has an ice bucket included in the recall. If so, the company will arrange a free replacement of your ice bucket assembly component.
#frigidaire #refrigerator #icemaker #foreignbodies #lacerations #choking #recall
frigidaire, refrigerator, icemaker, foreignbodies, lacerations, choking, recall
Multiple Brands of Handheld Garment Steamers Spit Superheated Water
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C3S5u7IrdCP/
The CPSC and Vornado are recalling Steamfast, Vornado and Sharper Image-branded handheld garment steamers as they expel droplets of hot water from the steam nozzle leading to burns.
About 2 million of these garment steamers were sold in the US and about 13,000 were sold in Canada at Walmart, Bed Bath & Beyond, and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Vornado.com, sihomecomfort.com, Steamfast.com and other websites.
Stop using these steamers and contact Vornado at 1-888-240-2768 for a full refund or a free replacement garment steamer.
#vornado #garmentsteamer #steamfast #sharperimage #burns #recall
vornado, garmentsteamer, steamfast, sharperimage, burns, recall
Lolanta-Amazon Children’s Bathrobes Are Flammable
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TD3pkLlz_/
The CPSC and Nanchang Zhongcangjishi E-commerce are recalling Lolanta children's hooded flannel bathrobes as they violate federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear and risk fires and burns.
About 16,900 kid’s bathrobes were sold in the US and about 5,600 were sold in Canada all online at lolanta.com and Amazon.com.
Do not permit your children to wear these bathrobes and contact the company via the email business@lolanta.com in order to receive a full refund. To get the refund, you will need to cut the garment in half and submit a photo to the email.
#children #flannel #bathrobes #flammability #fires #burns #recall
children, flannel, bathrobes, flammability, fires, burns, recall
Husqvarna Gas Grass Trimmers Can Ignite
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TEnouL2iS/
The CPSC and Husqvarna are recalling gas-powered Husqvarna Grass Trimmers with model numbers 330LK, 130C and 130 as defective ignition wiring tends to cause fires.
About 403,000 of these gas-powered grass trimmers were sold in the US, and about 17,230 were sold in Canada at Husqvarna dealers, Lowes, Tractor Supply, and other home and gardens stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com.
Stop using these grass trimmer and contact a Husqvarna dealer to arrange free repair. For more information, reach the company at 1-877-257-6921 for via email at recalls@husqvarnagroup.com.
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Husqvarna-Recalls-Grass-Trimmers-Due-to-Fire-Hazard
#husqvarna #gaspowered #grasstrimmer #ignitioon #fire #burns #recall
husqvarna, gaspowered, grasstrimmer, ignitioon, fire, burns, recall
Bissell Battery Powered Hand and Floor Vacuums Overheat
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TFTm-LdcG/
The CPSC and the BISSELL company are recalling BISSELL Multi Reach Hand and Floor Vacuum Cleaners as their battery packs overheat creating fire and burn hazards.
About 142,000 of these vacuums were sold in the US, and about 14,600 were sold in Canada at Lowe’s, Macy’s, Kohl’s, Target, Walmart, Best Buy and other stores nationwide and online at bissell.com, amazon.com, hsn.com and by other online sellers.
Stop using these recalled vacuums and contact BISSELL at 1-855-417-7001 or via email at RecallNA@bissell.com for instructions regarding safe battery discharging and receipt of a replacement vacuum. The lithium-ion batteries must be disposed of at governmental disposal/recycling centers.
#bissell #battery #vacuums #overheating #fires #burns #recall
bissell, battery, vacuums, overheating, fires, burns, recall
MoMA Snow Globes Crack
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TGOghLZdq/
The CPSC and the MoMA Design Store are recalling Little Wanderer Snow Globes as they tend to crack leading to laceration hazards.
About 1915 snow globes were sold st MoMA Design Stores and online at store.moma.com.
Stop using these snow gloves and contact the MoMA Design Store at 1-800-793-3167 or via email at order_services@moma.org to arrange a free refund.
#MoMA #design #snowglobe #fracture #lacerations #recall
MoMA, design, snowglobe, fracture, lacerations, recall
NextGen Children’s Bicycles Are Unsafe
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C3THC3ALNyY/
The CPSC and the Flat River Group are recalling NextGen Children’s Bicycles due to multiple violations of US bicycle safety standards including missing footbrakes on the 10, 12, and 16 inch models, and missing chain guards and reflectors on the 20 inch models.
About 22,700 of these children’s bikes were sold at Army & Air Force Exchange Service, Amazon, Fingerhut, Groupon, HSN, Kohls, Lowe's, Macys, Overstock, QVC, Target, Tractor Supply and Walmart.
Do not allow your children to ride these bikes. Contact the Flat River Group e at 1-833-857-1010 for instructions regarding returning the bikes for a full refund.
#nextgen #childrens #bicycles #safety #recall
nextgen, childrens, bicycles, safety, recall
Ekouaer Girl’s Nightgowns Can Burn
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TIBfpLGvq/
The CPSC and Ekouaer are recalling all Ekouaer girl’s nightgowns made of 95% cotton and 5% spandex, with a screen print on the chest due to their failure to meet federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear creating fire and burn risks.
About 16.800 of these nightgowns were sold at amazon.com.
Don’t permit your children to wear these nightgowns and contact Ekouaer at 1-800-608-1432 or via email at walshkelly15@gmail.com to arrange a refund. You must cut the nightgowns into pieces and submit a photo to the email in order to obtain the refund.
#ekouaer #girls #nightgowns #flammability #burns #recall
ekouaer, girls, nightgowns, flammability, burns, recall
December Home Replacement Candelabra Style Light Bulbs Can Explode
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TI2M_Lb-m/
The CPSC and Meijer are recalling DECEMBER HOME Replacement Candelabra Style Light Bulbs as some of the packages contain 3V rather than 120v bulbs intended for use with batteries rather than AC current and will explode if powered on with AC. This creates laceration hazards.
About 19,200 of these bulb packages were sold at Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky and Wisconsin.
If you bought any of these recalled bulb packages, return them to the place of purchase of a full refund. For more info, call Meijer at 1-800-927-8699.
#meijer #candelabra #bulbs #explosion #laceration #recall
meijer, candelabra, bulbs, explosion, laceration, recall
Slide and Seek Ball Run Toy May Choke
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TKLoQL8Nn/
The CPSC and the Lovevery company are recalling Slide & Seek Ball Run toys with Wooden Knobs as the packaging causes the wooden knobs to detach and become a choking hazard for young children.
About 47,000 of these toys were sold online at Lovevery.com as part of the Babbler Play Kit.
Take this toy away from your children and contact Lovevery at 1-888-520-0167 or via email at ballrun@lovevery.com for detailed instructions regarding recall registration for the refund.
#lovevery #ballrun #knob #choking #recall
lovevery, ballrun, knob, choking, recall
SRAM Apex AXS Shift Brake Levers Are Defective
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TK07eriAj/
The CPSC and the SRAM company are recalling all SRAM 12-speed shift brake levers sold separately as upgrade or replacement kits since the clamp bolt on the unit loosens preventing effective braking. This leads to crash and injury hazards.
About 61,300 of these units were sold in the US, and about 2,940 were sold in Canada at Specialty bicycle stores nationwide.
Stop using these SRAM shift brake levers until you have inspected them for tightness. If loose, contact SRAM at 1-800-346-2928 to arrange a free inspection and clamp bolt tightening.
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/SRAM-Recalls-Shift-Brake-Levers-Due-to-Crash-Hazard
#sram #shiftbrakelever #loosening #brake #crash #injury #recall
sram, shiftbrakelever, loosening, brake, crash, injury, recall
Pixy Flying Camera Battery Overheats
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TLr9dLdS1/
The CPSC and the Snap’s company are recalling the lithium-ion batteries sold with and for Pixy Flying Cameras as the unit tends to overheat creating fire and burn risks.
About 71,000 of these batteries were sold online at Pixy.com and Amazon.com.
Stop using and charging these camera batteries and visit pixy.com for instructions regarding the recall and a refund. For additional information, call Snap’s at 1-800-269-6990 or email the company at support@pixy.com.
#pixy #camera #battery #overhating #fire #burn #recall
pixy, camera, battery, overhating, fire, burn, recall
Nordic Track Voice-Controlled Dumbbells Can Fall Off
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TMnMsrxn_/
The CPSC and iFIT are recalling NordicTrack 50 LB iSelect Voice-Controlled Adjustable Dumbbells as the weight plates can detach during use leading to impact injuries. Affected is model NTSAW23020.0.
About 15,400 of these dumbbells were sold in the US, and about 650 sold in Canada at NordicTrack.com, Amazon.com and DicksSportingGoods.com.
Stop using these dumbbells and contact iFIT at 1-833-680-4348 or via email at iselect-recall@ifit.com to arrange a full refund.
#nordictrack #dumbbell #voicecontrolled #injury #recall
nordictrack, dumbbell, voicecontrolled, injury, recall
Stripe and Stare Children’s Nightgowns Can Ignite
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TNe2OLzIB/
The CPSC and Stripe and Stare are recalling all Stripe and Stare branded children’s nightgowns made of 95% cotton and 5% spandex due to their failure to meet federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear creating fire and burn risks.
About 250 of these nightgowns were sold at stripeandstare.com and loveshackfancy.com.
Don’t permit your children to wear these nightgowns and contact Stripe and Stare via email at hellousa@stripeandstare.com to arrange a refund. You must cut the nightgowns into pieces and submit a photo to the email in order to obtain the refund.
#StripeandStare #childrens #nightgowns #flammability #burns #recall
ekouaer, girls, nightgowns, flammability, burns, recall
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FDA Recalls
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Trader Joe’s Cotija Cheese Is Listeria-Contaminated
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TONCjLiHu/
The FDA and Trader Joe’s are recalling certain products that contain Rizo-Lopez cotija cheese due to its listeria monocytogenes contamination. These include TJ’s Chicken Enchiladas Verde, Cilantro Salad Dressing, Elote Chopped Salad Kit, and Southwest Salad.
Return these products to TJ’s for a refund. Need more information? Call Trader Joe's Customer Relations at 1-626-599-3817.
#traderjoes #rizolopez #cotijacheese #enchiladas #salads #listeria #infection #recall
traderjoes, rizolopez, cotijacheese, enchiladas, salads, listeria, infection, recall
Marketside and Ready Pac Salad Kits Have Listeria
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TTq1or5Jf/
The FDA and Ready Pac Foods, Inc. are recalling certain salad kits due to listeria contamination of the Rizo-Lopez cotija cheese in the kits. Affected kits include: Marketside Southwest Chopped and Bacon Ranch Crunch; Ready Pac Bistro Fresh Max Chopped and Quest Crunch Salad.
About 15,751 cases of these affected salad kits have been sold nationwide.
Return any of these salad kits to the place of purchase for a refund. For more information, call Ready Pac Foods Consumer Affairs at 1-1-800-800-7822 or email the company at bfa-consumer.affairs@bonduelle.com.
#marketside #rizolopez #readypac #saladkits #cotijacheese #listeria #infection #recall
marketside, rizolopez, readypac, saladkits, cotijacheese, listeria, infection, recall
Bright Farms Southwest Chipotle Crunch Kit Salad Kits Have Listeria
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TUk5sLHJ9/
The FDA and Bright Farms, Inc. are recalling Bright Farms Southwest Chipotle Crunch Kit salad kit due to listeria contamination of the Rizo-Lopez cotija cheese in the kit. The affected kits haver a Best Buy dated through 3/27/24.
These recalled kits were sold in: Delaware, Maryland, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington D.C.
Return any of these salad kits to the place of purchase for a refund. For more information, call Bright Farms at 1-866-857-8745,
#brightfarms #rizolopez #cotijacheese #salad #kit #listeria #infection #recall
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Fresh Creative Foods Has A Cotja Cheese Listeria Problem
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TVWdlr6EQ/
The FDA and Creative Foods announce the recall of products to listeria contamination from Rizo-Lopez cotija cheese. Affected are: Don Pancho, HEB, and Trader Joe’s branded Cilantro Lime Crema, Everything Sauce Fiesta, Cilantro Cotija dressing, Poblano Caesar dressing, Cilantro Dressing, and Street Taco Express Meal Kit.
These products were sold at Costco, H-E-B, Trader Joe’s and Albertson’s in: CA, CT, FL, ID, IL, MD, MT, NJ, NV, OR, PA, SD, TX, UT, VA, and WA.
Return these products to the place of purchase for a refund. For more information, call Linda Reitman at 1-503-267-8373.
#costco #heb #traderjoes #albertsons #crema #dressings #kit #rizolopez #cotija #listeria #infection #recall
costco, heb, traderjoes, albertsons, crema, dressings, kit, rizolopez, cotija, listeria, infection, recall
365 Whole Foods Veggie Pizza Crust Contains Milk
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TWfpbr07J/
The FDA and Richelieu Foods, Inc. have recalled 365 Whole Foods Ultimate Veggie Thin Crust Pizza due to the presence of undeclared whole milk. Affected is lot code 06152024.
If you, a family member, or visitors to your household have milk allergies, return this pizza crust to a Whole Foods Store for a full refund. More information is available at 1-224-998-0357 or via the email info@richelieufoods.com.
#wholefoods #365 #pizzacrust #milk #allergy #recall
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Rojo’s Black Bean Dip Has Listeria Contamination
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TXFbDLOm6/
The FDA and Simply Fresh LLC are recalling Rojo’s Black Bean 6 Layer Dip 2-20oz Club Pack since this product contains the listeria-contaminated Rizo Lopez cotija cheese. Affected are products with Best If Use By Feb 06-Mar 22, 2024.
This product is sold in Costco stores in: Alabama, Alaska, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Washington, and Utah.
Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, call Simply Fresh at 1-800-755-9925.
#rojos #costco #blackbean #dip #rizolopez #cotijo #listeria #infection #recall
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Rizo Brothers Dairy Products Listeria Contaminated
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TX4ecLWpx/
The FDA and Rizo Lopez Foods have recalled Rizo Brothers California Creamery cheese, yogurt, and sour cream due to listeria monocytogenes contamination. This bacterium causes a severe and sometimes fatal systemic infection in the very young, older frail individuals, and those with weakened immune systems. Listeria can also trigger miscarriages and stillbirths.
These products are sold nationwide at El Super, Cardenas Market, Northgate Gonzalez, Superior Groceries, El Rancho, Vallarta, Food City, La Michoacana, Numero Uno Markets, and other retail outlets under a raft of brands including: Tio Francisco, Don Francisco, Rizo Bros, Rio Grande, Food City, El Huache, La Ordena, San Carlos, Campesino, Santa Maria, Dos Ranchitos, Casa Cardenas, and 365 Whole Foods Markets.
Return these products to the place of purchase for a refund. For additional information, call the company at 1-833-296-2233.
#rizolopez #cheese #yogurt #sourcream #listeria #infection #recall
rizolopez, cheese, yogurt, sourcream, listeria, infection, recall
Sustain, Schwinnng, Arize Branded Male Enhancement Capsules Have Hidden Prescription Medications
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TYqiBrJdu/
The FDA and the Today The World company are recalling Sustain, Schwinng, and Arize Male Enhancement Capsules since they contain the prescription drugs tadafil and nortadafil, both phosphodiesterase prescription drugs that are prescribed for erectile dysfunction. The problem is that these hidden drugs can have disastrous cardiovascular interactions with nitrate-containing drugs including nitroglycerine and isosorbide dinitrate, Isordil. Affected are: Sustain batch #s 230551 and 230571; Schwinnng lot #2108; Ariza lot #2107.
These products were sold on amazon.com, sustain formula.com, and Schwinnng.com, and getarize.com.
Return these products for a refund. For more information, call the company at 1-888-767-4889 or via info@sustainformula.com, info@schwinnng.com, or info@getarize.com.
#sustain #schwinnng #arize #maleenhancement #tadafil #nortadafil #nitrates #recall
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Wegman’s Harissa Hummus Has Undeclared Sesame
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TZmLfr8_k/
The FDA and Summer Fresh Salads Inc. have recalled Wegman’s Harissa Topped Hummus due to the presence of undeclared sesame. Those with an allergy to sesame could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product. Affected are lot #s 240239 and 240309.
This hummus is sold at Wegman’s stores in Washington D.C., Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
Return this product to the place of purchase for a full refund. For additional information, call Summer Fresh at 1-855-934-3663.
#summerfresh #wegmans #hummus #harissa #sesame #allergy #recall
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Ting Tolnaftate Athlete’s Foot Spray Is Carcinogen-Contaminated
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TaPuFrv2P/
The FDA and Insight Pharmaceuticals have recalled TING branded 1% Tolnaftate Athlete’s Foot Spray Antifungal Spray Liquid due to the presence of the carcinogen benzene in the aerosol. Affected are lot #s 0H50545 and 1G50645.
Return this product to the place of purchase for a refund. For more information, call Insight Pharmaceuticals at 1-800-344-7239 or via email at medicalaffairs@prestigebrands.com.
#ting #fungalspray #athletesfoot #tolnaftate #benzene #carcinogen #recall
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