Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0QwCjzrR3Q/

Problem:  The CPSC and Target are recalling these sorting toys since their stems detach creating choking hazards for young children.

Sold: About 1850 units were sold at Target stores and online at target.com.

Actions:  Take these mushroom sorting toys away from your kids and return them to any Target store for a refund.  For additional info, reach Target at 1-800-440-0680.

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Target-Recalls-Hearth-Hand-with-Magnolia-Toy-Mushroom-Peg-Sorters-Due-to-Choking-Hazard-Recall-Alert

#target #mushroom #sortingtoy #stems #choking #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0QvGlVLs-o/

Problem:  The CPSC and the Tractor Supply Company now recall Red Shed® Hammock Swing Chairs since the plastic buckle that supports the chair’s fabric back tends to fracture allowing the chair’s occupant to fall backward.

Sold:  About 7500 of these hammock chairs were sold.

Actions:  Stop using these hammock chairs and contact the Tractor Supply Company at 1-877-718-6750.

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Tractor-Supply-Company-Recalls-Red-Shed-Hammock-Swing-Chairs-Due-to-Fall-Hazard

#redshed #hammmockchair #back #falls #injuries #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0QuOEjrXkO/

Problem: The CPSC and Khalite LLC are recalling Louisa, Linden and Seigel Heel Sandals in they Spring and Summer 2024 collection since the heels tend to detach leading to falls and injuries.

Sold:  About 1860 sandals were sold at Khaite, Bergdorf Goodman, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, and other independent stores worldwide and online at Khaite.com, Net-a-porter.com, and MatchesFashion.com.

Actions:  Stop wearing these sandals and return the shoe to the place of purchase for a full refund.  If you purchased directly from a Kalite store or website, email the company at [email protected].

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Khaite-Recalls-Womens-High-Heeled-Sandals-Due-to-Fall-Hazard

#khalite #sandals #heel #falls #injuries #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0QtVBcLp10/

The CPSC and ZLINE are recalling ZLINE 30-inch, 36-inch and 48-inch RG gas ranges since their ovens emit dangerous levels of carbon monoxide leading to poisoning and possible death.

About 30,000 of these gas ranges were sold at Best Buy, Lowe’s, The Home Depot and The Range Hood Store stores nationwide and online at bestbuy.com, build.com, costco.com, homedepot.com, therangehoodstore.com, overstock.com, and wayfair.com.

If you have this range, stop using the oven even if you had it previously repairs during the recall of January 2023.  If the company has not contacted you, contact ZLINE at 833-226-1400 or via email at [email protected].

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/ZLINE-Expands-Consumer-Options-in-Recall-of-Gas-Ranges-Serious-Risk-of-Injury-or-Death-from-Carbon-Monoxide-Poisoning

#zline #gasrange #oven #carbonmonoxide #poisoning #recall

Vidcast:  Balloon Time Tanks Can Shoot Their Caps At You

The CPSC and Worthington Industries are recalling Balloon Time Mini Helium Tanks since the compressed helium can leak and forcefully shoot the plastic cap injuring users and bystanders.

About 121,000 of these helium tanks were sold at Meijer, Cool Kat Party Warehouse, Bradley Party and Variety, Ultimate Party Super Store, RSVP Food and Party Outlet, Party Center and select Party City stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com.

Immediately discontinue use of these helium tanks and empty each tank of the gas by pointing it away from yourself and others and carefully removing the plastic seal and cap.  Write your name and RECALLED with a destruction code on the front of the tank.  Take a photo of the tank and upload it to recallrtr.com/miniheliumtank in order to get a refund.  Properly dispose of the empty tank. If you need information, call Balloon Time at 888-359-4833 or via email at [email protected].

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Balloon-Time-Mini-Helium-Tanks-Recalled-by-Worthington-Industries-Due-to-Injury-Hazard

#balloontime #helium #minitank #leakage #projectiles #injuries #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0QreyIrtP2/

The CPSC and Lenovo have recalled Lenovo USB-C Laptop Power Banks

since internal screws tend to loosen and create shortcircuits with overheating and fire hazards.

About 2,850 of these heavy duty lithium batteries were sold in the US and about 510 were sold in Canada at lenovo.com, newegg.com, cdw.com, insight.com, connection.com, shi.com, Softchoice.com, eBay.com and staples.com.

Immediately stop using these powerbanks and contact Lenovo at 866-989-0515 or via email at [email protected] for a free replacement and instructions regarding safe disposal of these powerbanks.

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Lenovo-Recalls-USB-C-Laptop-Power-Banks-Due-to-Fire-Hazard

#lenovo #powerbanks #lithiumion #battery #shortcircuit #overheating #fire #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0Qp9IyryoH/

The CPSC and PandaEar are recalling PandaEar Stainless Steel Toddler Cups, 8 oz. since the bottoms of these cups have a solder bead with unsafe levels.  In addition, the cup’s lid tends to crack creating shape edges and ingestion parts that lead to choking and laceration hazards for young children.

About 1600 of these cups were sold online at Amazon.com.

Do not permit your children to use these cups.  Contact PandaEar via email at [email protected] for a full refund.

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/PandaEar-Recalls-Stainless-Steel-Childrens-Cups-Due-to-Violation-of-Federal-Lead-Content-Ban-Sold-Exclusively-on-Amazon-com-Recall-Alert

#pandaear #toddlers #cups #lead #lid #poisoning #choking  #lacerations #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0QoBvZLimM/

The CPSC and MI Windows and Doors now recall MI 1615 and 1617 Sliding Glass Doors; Window World 4000 Series and 8000 Series Sliding Glass Doors.  The glass separates from the frame in hurricane force winds leading to injuries.

About 1900 of these glass door were sold by independent window distributors and installers, including Window World, in the U.S. eastern and southern coastal regions.

If you have these glass doors installed, contact the company at 1-800-270-2913 anytime, email at the email [email protected] to schedule a free repair.  Until that’s completed, cover these doors with plywood during periods of high winds.

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/MI-Windows-and-Doors-Recalls-Vinyl-Sliding-Glass-Doors-Due-to-Serious-Injury-Hazard-Recall-Alert

#glassdoors #MI #frame #injuries #wind #hurricane #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0QoBvZLimM/

Nearly one in every 5 children are taking melatonin for one to nearly two years on average.  This troubling result comes from pediatricians at the University of Colorado who surveyed the parents of 993 children 1 to 13 years of age.  The children were separated into 3 groups: preschoolers; school-aged kids; and preteens.

Melatonin was given consistently to 5.6% of preschoolers, 18.5% of school-aged children, and 19.4% of teens.  The median duration of use was 1 year for preschoolers, 18 months for the school-aged, and 21 months for the preteens. 

This level of pediatric use is a problem, since we know little about the safety of long term melatonin use.  Yes, melatonin is a natural hormone our bodies produce, and, yes, it does promote sleep.  Problem is that this over-the-counter so-called food supplement is unregulated by the FDA.  The available commercial melatonin preparations contain widely divergent amounts of the hormone ranging from 74% to a whopping 347% of the amount shown on the label.  This drug concentration irregularity may be one  reason that poison control centers report a 5-fold increase in melatonin ingestion over the past decade.

Sleep problems are common in children and are well-managed with behavioral methods.  Tons of books describe how to do it.  Skip the drugs.

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/article-abstract/2811895

#melatonin #sleep #children #parenting #poisoning

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0Qm8DwLhE2/

Those continually experiencing constipation with bowel movements occurring 3 days or more apart have reduced cognitive skills equal to someone 3 years older.  Harvard Medical School investigators analyzed data from 12,696 female and male subjects in two Nurses Health Studies looking at bowel emptying frequency and cognitive skills as measured by a standard neuropsychological test battery.

Compared with those having daily bowel movements, those who had to wait 3 days or more for a movement scored significantly worse on their cognitive function tests.  Their cognitive skills equaled those of persons from 1 to nearly 5 years older.  These constipated individuals were also 73% more likely to suffer cognitive decline with aging.

This is yet another instance of an association between gastrointestinal and brain function.  Then again, we all know people with their proverbial heads up their butts.

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/998412?ecd=a2a

#constipation #cognition #dementia