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Howard G. Smith, MD, Pediatric Otolaryngologist and former WBZ Radio medical editor and talk show host tells how to avoid surgery for ear, nose, and throat problems. He also reviews...
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Howard G. Smith, MD, Pediatric Otolaryngologist and former WBZ Radio medical editor and talk show host tells how to avoid surgery for ear, nose, and throat problems. He also reviews the latest news and views in the world of medicine and health care.
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14 DEC 2020 ·  Vidcast: https://youtu.be/YF3QFYqfPS4  This is my last set of health reports for 2020. I’ll be back in January with more Health News You Should Use and Health news Capsules covering drug, food, and product safety recalls from the FDA and the CPSC. When I return, I’ll be broadcasting from a new studio. Meanwhile, I do hope that you have happy remaining days of Chanukah, a Merry Christmas, and that we all have a happy and healthy celebration of the New Year 2021. During this coming year, we should see a control of the pandemic here in the US and around the world. Before that occurs, stay well by wearing your mask consistently, physically distancing from those not in your bubble, washing your hands, and, as soon as you have the opportunity, take one of the CoVid vaccines.
14 DEC 2020 ·  Vidcast: https://youtu.be/UlxK36EMGLU  The CPSC and Thermo Tents USA Inc. are recalling 3 tents in the Mór series: Crua Tri, Crua Loj, and Crua Cottage. These tents are not fire-retardant though labelled as such. About 260 of these tents were sold online via cruaoutdoors.com, Moosejaw.com, CampSaver.com, Walmart.com, Cabella.com, Basspro.com, and amazon.com. Stop using these tents around any open flames. Thermo Tents USA says that you can contact them by calling 1-888-480-2550 to request a new label that states they are not fire-retardant. To me, this is ludicrous. I’d contact your point of purchase and arrange to send the tent back for a refund. Then buy a safe, non-flammable tent. If you get pushback, call the company or your state’s consumer protection office.  https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Thermo-Tents-Recalls-Mor-Series-Tents-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Tents-are-Mislabeled-as-Fire-Retardant-Recall-Alert  #tent #flammable Â
14 DEC 2020 ·  Vidcast: https://youtu.be/m-85zttpkyk  The CPSC and the Homfa company have recalled Homfa HPB-087 and HPB-106 Cabinets. These furniture pieces are unstable unless anchored to the wall, and they may tip over creating entrapment and injuries for children. They fail to comply with US safety standards. If you own one, unload it and keep children away from it. Remove the cabinet’s drawer slides and email the company at service@myhomfa.com to receive instructions regarding where to send the slides to qualify for a refund.  https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Homfa-Cabinets-Recalled-Due-to-Tip-Over-and-Entrapment-Hazards-Made-by-Shenzhen-Luosi-Ge-Trading-Co-Recall-Alert  #cabinet #tipover #entrapment Â
14 DEC 2020 ·  Vidcast: https://youtu.be/dqQ_UC0ZLxU  The CPSC and the Scentsy company are recalling the Scentsy Luminary Jack Warmer and the Scentsy Bless This Home Warmer. The electrical components within are corroded creating a fire hazard. Apparently a shipping container transporting these products required fumigation due to a cockroach problem, and the chemical used created the damage. About 7805 of these were sold in the US and about 260 were sold in Canada. If you have one, stop using it and take a photo of the warmer with its wires cut. Contact Scentsy by calling 1-877-855-0617 for instructions about where to send your picture to receive a full refund.  https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Scentsy-Recalls-Electrical-Oil-Warmers-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Recall-Alert  #oilwarmer #fire Â
14 DEC 2020 ·  Vidcast: https://youtu.be/4pF7tueTHsM  The CPSC and the Spirit Halloween company have recalled 3 children’s flashlights: ZAG Miraculous flashlight, the Ghostbusters flashlight, and the My Little Pony flashlight. The batteries in these flashlights may overheat creating burn and fire hazards. There were 6100 sold in the US and 380 in Canada. Immediately take these flashlight away from your children, remove the batteries, and dispose of the flashlight. Contact Spirit Halloween by calling 1-866-586-0155 for a refund.  https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Spirit-Halloween-Recalls-Childrens-Flashlights-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards  #flashlight #overheating Â
14 DEC 2020 ·  Vidcast: https://youtu.be/Cc_4xw7qvkA  The CPSC and Goal Zero are recalling Yeti 25A Fast Charge Power Supply. The link between the power supply and the output cord can become loose leading to overheating and a fire hazard. If you have one of the 4500 of these sold, stop using it and contact Goal Zero at 1-888-794-6250 for a free repair.  https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Goal-Zero-Recalls-Power-Supplies-Due-to-Fire-Hazard  #powersupply #yeti #overheating Â
14 DEC 2020 ·  Vidcast: https://youtu.be/7tidOWhcV10  The CPSC and Grillblazer have recalled the Su-Vgun and Grillgun propane torch guns. Propane could leak from these products leading to fire hazards. Around 10,000 of the products have been sold online. If you bought one of these, stop using it and contact Grillblazer at 1-888-267-9022 to receive a free repair.  https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/GrillBlazer-Recalls-Propane-Torch-Guns-Due-to-Fire-Hazard  #grillblazer #propaneleak Â
14 DEC 2020 ·  Vidcast: https://youtu.be/1-7pXum2ARI  The CPSC and Black and Decker have recalled the CRAFTSMAN® 10-inch corded chain saw, model CMECSP610. This chain saw may unexpectedly start without pressing the power switch when the extension cord adapter is connected upside down. This poses a severe laceration hazard. It was sold at Lowe’s and other stores as well as online at amazon.com. If you have one of the 82,000 units sold, stop using it and contact Craftsman at 1-855-237-6848 to receive a free repair kit.  https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Black-and-Decker-Recalls-CRAFTSMAN-10-Inch-Corded-Chain-Saws-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard  #craftsman #chainsaw #powerswitch Â
14 DEC 2020 ·  Vidcast: https://youtu.be/ivE2_YyV-ys  The CPSC and LG Sourcing, Inc. are recalling Allen + Roth 62 inch Electric Fireplaces. These units have wiring connectors that may overheat and lead to a fire hazard. If you have one of the 48,000 of these sold, stop using it and contact LG Sourcing by calling 1-888-251-1019 to receive a free repair kit and to schedule free in-home repair.  https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/L-G-Sourcing-Recalls-to-Repair-Electric-Fireplaces-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Lowes-Stores  #fireplace #electric #overheating Â
14 DEC 2020 ·  Vidcast: https://youtu.be/PGEErB1sZh4  The CPSC and Fiskars Brands have recalled Fiskars 16 foot Extendable Pole Saw/Pruners. The telescoping sections of this product may come apart permitting the saw blade and pruner head to fall and create injuries. More than 467,680 of these have been sold in the Us and 95,000 sold in Canada. If you own one, stop using it and contact Fiskars Brands at 1-888-847-8716 for instructions regarding how to dispose of the product an obtain a refund.  https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Fiskars-Brands-Recalls-16-Foot-Pole-Saw-Pruners-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard  #extensionsaw #extensionpruner #fiskars Â
Howard G. Smith, MD, Pediatric Otolaryngologist and former WBZ Radio medical editor and talk show host tells how to avoid surgery for ear, nose, and throat problems. He also reviews...
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Howard G. Smith, MD, Pediatric Otolaryngologist and former WBZ Radio medical editor and talk show host tells how to avoid surgery for ear, nose, and throat problems. He also reviews the latest news and views in the world of medicine and health care.
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