Dr. Howard Smith Reports

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The CPSC and Ravin Crossbows have again recalled Ravin Crossbow Arrow White Nocks following up an initial 2017 recall.  What’s a nock you might ask.  Well, its a grooved  plastic collar that the crossbow arrow fits into and serves as the contact point between the crossbow string and the arrow.  It is critical for the safe transfer of kinetic energy from bow to arrow.  With these defective white nocks, it is possible that the nock will not completely engage with the bowstring.  Then, when the bow trigger is pulled, the arrow fails to discharge properly, the user may try to re-nock the arrow, and the arrow will then accidentally discharge injuring the shooter or a bystander.  About 220,000 of these nocks were sold in the US at Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and other retail outlets.  About 3,600 were sold in Canada.  If you bought these nocks, stop using them and contact Ravin by phone at 1-888-298-6335 to arrange for free replacement ORANGE nocks.  To compensate you for the inconvenience and risk, the company will give you a $1 mechandise credit for each replaced nock.

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Ravin-Crossbows-Reannounces-Recall-of-White-Arrow-Nocks-Due-to-Injury-Hazard-and-Additional-Incidents-Nearly-Two-Dozen-Serious-Injuries-Reported

#ravin #crossbow #nock #injury #recall

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/ZxT9qsK1v94

The CPSC and Ravin Crossbows have again recalled Ravin Crossbow Arrow White Nocks following up an initial 2017 recall.  What’s a nock you might ask.  Well, its a grooved  plastic collar that the crossbow arrow fits into and serves as the contact point between the crossbow string and the arrow.  It is critical for the safe transfer of kinetic energy from bow to arrow.  With these defective white nocks, it is possible that the nock will not completely engage with the bowstring.  Then, when the bow trigger is pulled, the arrow fails to discharge properly, the user may try to re-nock the arrow, and the arrow will then accidentally discharge injuring the shooter or a bystander.  About 220,000 of these nocks were sold in the US at Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and other retail outlets.  About 3,600 were sold in Canada.  If you bought these nocks, stop using them and contact Ravin by phone at 1-888-298-6335 to arrange for free replacement ORANGE nocks.  To compensate you for the inconvenience and risk, the company will give you a $1 mechandise credit for each replaced nock.

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Ravin-Crossbows-Reannounces-Recall-of-White-Arrow-Nocks-Due-to-Injury-Hazard-and-Additional-Incidents-Nearly-Two-Dozen-Serious-Injuries-Reported

#ravin #crossbow #nock #injury #recall

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The CPSC and Nordstrom’s are recalling their Tucker and Tate-branded Children’s Socks.  These socks have pom poms that may detach and create a choking hazard for young children.  About 370 pairs of these socks were sold nationwide at Nordstrom stores.  If you bought these socks, immediately discontinue their use and return them to your nearest Nordstrom store or to nordstrom.com for a refund.

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Nordstrom-Recalls-Childrens-Socks-Due-to-Choking-Hazard

#nordstrom #children #socks #PomPom #choking #recall

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/9QkwRbkuYa0

The CPSC and Nordstrom’s are recalling their Tucker and Tate-branded Children’s Socks.  These socks have pom poms that may detach and create a choking hazard for young children.  About 370 pairs of these socks were sold nationwide at Nordstrom stores.  If you bought these socks, immediately discontinue their use and return them to your nearest Nordstrom store or to nordstrom.com for a refund.

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Nordstrom-Recalls-Childrens-Socks-Due-to-Choking-Hazard

#nordstrom #children #socks #PomPom #choking #recall

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PSC and Frieyss have recalled the Frieyss Infant Bath Seats.  These bath seats fail to meet federal safety requirements for both stability and leg openings and they may tip over creating a drowning hazard for infants.  About 120 were sold online at amazon.com.  If you bought one of these bath seats, discontinue its use and contact Frieyss via email at [email protected] for instructions regarding free shipping for their return and a complete refund.

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Infant-Bath-Seats-Recalled-Due-to-Drowning-Hazard-Imported-by-Frieyss-and-Sold-Exclusively-on-Amazon-com-Recall-Alert

#bathseat #infant #frieyss #instability #drowning #recall

Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/u6GfOLbHO68

PSC and Frieyss have recalled the Frieyss Infant Bath Seats.  These bath seats fail to meet federal safety requirements for both stability and leg openings and they may tip over creating a drowning hazard for infants.  About 120 were sold online at amazon.com.  If you bought one of these bath seats, discontinue its use and contact Frieyss via email at [email protected] for instructions regarding free shipping for their return and a complete refund.

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Infant-Bath-Seats-Recalled-Due-to-Drowning-Hazard-Imported-by-Frieyss-and-Sold-Exclusively-on-Amazon-com-Recall-Alert

#bathseat #infant #frieyss #instability #drowning #recall

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The CPSC and John Deere announce the recall of their John Deere 4M & 4R Compact Utility Tractors.  The rear wheel spacer bolts on these tractors were torqued improperly causing a wheel to fall off and lead to the tractor overturning creating an injury hazard for the operator.   About 200 were sold.  Immediately stop using these recalled tractors and contact your authorized John Deere dealer for a free inspection and repair of the wheel mounting bolts.  For more information, reach John Deere at phone at 1-800-537-8233 or online at Deere.com.

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/John-Deere-Recalls-Compact-Utility-Tractors-Due-to-Risk-of-Injury-Recall-Alert

#johndeere #tractors #wheels #overturning #recall

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/HYGKdvDGaqI

The CPSC and John Deere announce the recall of their John Deere 4M & 4R Compact Utility Tractors.  The rear wheel spacer bolts on these tractors were torqued improperly causing a wheel to fall off and lead to the tractor overturning creating an injury hazard for the operator.   About 200 were sold.  Immediately stop using these recalled tractors and contact your authorized John Deere dealer for a free inspection and repair of the wheel mounting bolts.  For more information, reach John Deere at phone at 1-800-537-8233 or online at Deere.com.

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/John-Deere-Recalls-Compact-Utility-Tractors-Due-to-Risk-of-Injury-Recall-Alert

#johndeere #tractors #wheels #overturning #recall

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The FDA and Golden Natural Product Inc. now recall Golden Natural Product Branded Dry Apricot with bone and jumbo. These products contain undeclared sulfites.  Those with sulfite allergies may develop a serious or lief-threatening allergic reaction if they ingest the products.  These products were sold in CA, WA, and NY.  If you have these products, return them to the place of purchase for a refund.  For more information, contact Golden Natural by phone at 1-718-607-8181 or by email at [email protected].

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/golden-natural-products-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-sulfites-two-dried-apricot-products

#apricots #goldennatural #sulfites #recall

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/J25VRdQyyZc

The FDA and Golden Natural Product Inc. now recall Golden Natural Product Branded Dry Apricot with bone and jumbo. These products contain undeclared sulfites.  Those with sulfite allergies may develop a serious or lief-threatening allergic reaction if they ingest the products.  These products were sold in CA, WA, and NY.  If you have these products, return them to the place of purchase for a refund.  For more information, contact Golden Natural by phone at 1-718-607-8181 or by email at [email protected].

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/golden-natural-products-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-sulfites-two-dried-apricot-products

#apricots #goldennatural #sulfites #recall