Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CzrYfNhrV2a/

Problem:  The CPSC and Polaris are recalling Model Year 2023 RANGER XP 1000 NorthStar and XP 1000 NorthStar Crew Off-Road Vehicles due to improperly installed center brake lines that cause the rear brakes to remain activated leading to overheating, reduced braking, and the creation of fire, burn, and crash hazards.

Sold:  About 1,025 vehicles were sold in the US and about 40 were sold in Canada.

Actions: Stop riding these recalled vehicles and contact Polaris or an authorized Polaris dealer to schedule a free inspection, and repair if necessary.

Contact info:

E-mail: [email protected]

Phone: (800) 765-2747

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Polaris-Recalls-RANGER-Off-Road-Vehicles-Due-to-Fire-and-Crash-Hazards-Recall-Alert

#polaris #ranger #offroad #brakes #overheating #crash #burns #recall

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

Problem:  The CPSC and DR Power Equipment are recalling DR Power branded Tow-Behind Field & Brush Mowers since these units have easily breakable exhaust pipes which cause damage to the unit and operators due to excessive heat.

Sold:  About 2,930 mowers were sold in the US and about 102 were sold in Canada at DR Power Equipment dealers nationwide and online at drpower.com and Generac.com.

Actions:  Immediately stop using these recalled mowers and contact DR Power Equipment for a prorated refund or credit toward a new DR Power product. The prorated refund or credit will be determined based on the age of the unit.

Consumer Contact:

E-mail: [email protected]

Phone: 1-800-854-1565

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/DR-Power-Equipment-Recalls-Tow-Behind-Field-Brush-Mowers-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards

#drpower #mowers #exhaust #overheating #fire #burns #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CzrXH4OLFSu/

Problem:  The CPSC and IMOONZZZ are recalling IMOONZZZ Girls Nightgowns since they  fail to meet federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear and create a risk of burn injuries for children.

Sold:  About 13,300 nightgowns were sold on amazon.com.

Actions:  Take the recalled nightgowns away from your children and contact iMOONZZZ for a full refund. You’ll will be asked to destroy the garments by cutting them in half, take a photo of the destroyed nightgowns, and send the photo to [email protected].

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Childrens-Nightgowns-Recalled-Due-to-Burn-Hazard-and-Violation-of-Federal-Flammability-Standards-Sold-by-iMOONZZZ-Exclusively-on-Amazon-com

#imoonzzz #nightgowns #girls #flammability #burns #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CzrWYKrrX7l/

Problem: The CPSC and Twin Star International are recalling Style Selections 42-inch-wide Infrared Quartz Electric Fireplaces since they overheat creating fire and burn hazards.

Sold:  About 14,670 of these fireplaces were sold exclusively at Lowe’s.

Actions: Stop using and unplug these recalled electric fireplaces and contact Twin-Star for a refund of the purchase price.  To obtain the refund, you must complete the online recall registration form at twinstarhome.com/recall or call Twin-Star for information.

Contact information:

Phone: (855) 884-9651

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Twin-Star-International-Recalls-Infrared-Quartz-Electric-Fireplaces-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Lowes

#styleselections #lowes #electricfireplaces #overheating #fires #burns #recall

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

Problem:  The CPSC and IKEA are recalling wall mirrors since the plastic fittings that attach thea mirror to the wall break causing the mirror to fall and create a laceration hazard.

Sold:  About 14,600 were sold in the US and about 10,500 were sold in Canada.

Actions:  Immediately stop using these recalled mirrors and contact IKEA to order a free set of replacement wall fittings and instructions.  Customers can also return their mirrors to any IKEA store for a full refund.

Contact Info:

Phone: 1-888-966-4532

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/IKEA-Expands-Recall-of-Mirrors-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard

#IKEA #wallmirror #detachment #injury #lacerations #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CzrUyU_LE5M/

Problem:  The CPSC and Textron Specialized Vehicles are recalling Model Year 2022 and 2023 Arctic Cat Prowler Pro / Pro Crew and Tracker Off Road 800SX / 800SX Crew Side by Side Recreational Off Highway Vehicles since these vehicles are able to move on an incline even though “park” is displayed on the digital dash.  This leads to crashes and injuries to operators and bystanders.

Sold:  About 6,800 were sold in the US and about 700 were sold in Canada.

Actions:  Stop riding these recalled vehicles and contact Textron Specialized Vehicles to schedule a free repair that includes modifications to the shift mechanism and sensor.

Contact info:

E-mail: [email protected]

Phone: (800) 279-2281

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Textron-Specialized-Vehicles-Recalls-Arctic-Cat-and-Tracker-Side-by-Side-Recreational-Off-Highway-Vehicles-Due-to-Crash-Hazard-Recall-Alert

#textron #arcticcat #tracker #offroad #parkingbrake #crash #injuries #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CzrThMMrtb7/

Problem: CPSC and Textron Specialized Vehicles Recall E-Z-GO PTV And Tracker OX EV Vehicles since these vehicles’ internal motor wiring can become damaged over time permitting the vehicle to move unintentionally creating crash and injury hazards for the operator and bystanders.

Sold:  About 1,660 vehicles were sold in the US, about 60 were sold in Canada, and about 20 were sold in Mexico.

Actions:  Immediately stop using the E-Z-GO PTV and Tracker OX vehicles and contact your Textron dealership or Textron Specialized Vehicle for a free repair.

Contact:

E-mail: [email protected]

Phone: (888) 525-6040

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Textron-Specialized-Vehicles-Recalls-E-Z-GO-PTV-And-Tracker-OX-EV-Vehicles-Due-to-Crash-Hazard-Recall-Alert

#textron #offroad #motorcontrol #crash #injuries #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CzpBtSBr3j-/

Stanford ER docs collaborating with University of Toronto bioengineers have developed speech analysis models for phones and also for smart speakers capable of detecting alcohol intoxication with 98% accuracy.  The researchers tested their algorithm on a small group of 18. Nearly three-quarters of the subjects were male with ages ranging from 21-62 years.  The participants were asked to read a tongue-twister after drinking an excess of weight-based alcohol over a 7 hour period.  The speech spectrographic patterns could predict a blood alcohol level over 0.08% and higher with a 98% sensitivity, a 97% specificity and positive predictive value, and a 98% negative predictive value.  It won’t be long before your car demands an error-free rendition of the flag pledge before sparking the ignition.

https://www.jsad.com/doi/10.15288/jsad.22-00375

#smartphone #smartspeaker #alcohol #breathalyzer #voicespectrum #intoxication

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CzpA1iRLwH6/

Northwestern University dermatologists and chemical bioengineers have cooked up a synthetic form of the naturally occurring pigmented polymer melanin.  The natural melanin lends color to human tissues, protects the tissues from harmful ultraviolet radiation, and has antioxidant characteristics that help neutralize the reactive oxygen metabolic waste products that arise in our tissues. 

The synthetic nanoparticle melanin does all these things but better.  The biocompatible, nontoxic, clear, non-absorbable material sits on the skin’s surface and protects against not only UV radiation but also toxic chemicals.  It features a modified chemical structure with enhanced anti-oxidative properties that efficiently scavenges oxygen free radicals.  It protects while it speeds healing.  It works both before and after sun exposure.  This super melanin cream moderates the skin’s own protective systems to prevent autoimmune-type damage as healing occurs.

The currently-available melanin creams will likely be joined and then replaced by this super melanin product once it is commercialized.

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41536-023-00331-1

#melanin #healing #uv #antioxidants #nanotechnology

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Czo_2W2rVdN/

Neuroscientists and bioengineers at Duke University have collaborated to develop enhanced multichannel flexible liquid crystal polymer electrode arrays that could be implanted into the brains of patients with neurodegenerative diseases in order to restore their speech.  These implantable prostheses are capable of recording the higher resolution microelectrocorticographic neural signals that more accurately represent a person’s intended communications.  These signals have a 35% greater quality compared with standard recording techniques.  This greater signal fidelity will be critical for driving the future prostheses capable of translating signals from the brain into audible speech…someday soon.

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-023-42555-1

#electrocortiography #communications #implant #brain #electrodes #speech #neurodegenerative