Consumers get answers from Ga. Department of Agriculutre

2009-05-28 / News

Prepared by the Georgia Department of Agriculture, Office of Public Affairs, Tommy Irvin, Commissioner. Call Consumer Q's Hotline at 1-800- 282-5852.

Consumer Alert/Recall: Eddie Bauer Play Yards with Rocking Bassinets Recalled by Dorel Juvenile Group Due to Suffocation Hazard. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Eddie Bauer Soothe & Sway Play Yards; Units: About 71,000 in the United States and about 5,600 in Canada; Distributor: Dorel Juvenile Group Inc., of Columbus, Ind. Hazard: The play yard's rocking bassinet attachment can tilt even when secured by straps in the non-rocking mode or can stay tilted without returning to a level sleeping surface while in the rocking mode, causing an infant to roll to the corner or side of the bassinet. The infant can then become wedged in the corner or pressed against the side or bottom of the bassinet, posing a risk of suffocation or positional asphyxiation. Incidents/Injuries: The firm and CPSC have received 10 reports of infants rolling to one side, including 6 that had their faces pressed against the side or the bottom of the bassinet. One child reportedly was turning purple and was out of breath when discovered. No injuries have been reported. Description: This recall involves Eddie Bauer Soothe & Sway portable play yards. The convertible play yard has a bassinet and changing station feature. A mobile with three teddy bears was also sold with the play yard. Models included in the recall are 05046 (all units) and 05044 units manufactured before December 1, 2008. Different models were sold in Canada. Model numbers and manufacture dates are printed on a sticker on one of the support legs underneath the play yard. manufacture dates are printed in the YY/MM/DD format. Sold at: Target, Sears, and Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide and Internet retailers from January 2008 through May 2009 for about $150. Manufactured in: China; Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the bassinet attachment of the play yard and contact Dorel Juvenile Group for a $40 voucher toward the purchase of a new Dorel product. Consumers can continue using the play yard. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Dorel Juvenile Group toll-free at (888) 233-4903 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. EST Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.djgusa.com<http:// www.djgusa.com/usa/eng/Safety-Notices>.

Q: My lawn mower cannot use gas that contains ethanol. How can I locate a gas station that does not have ethanol in its gas?

A: Please contact our office of consumer services at 1-800-282-5852. We can assist you with locating a gas station in your area that, at the most recent time of inspection, was selling non ethanol gasoline. It will however, be your responsible to verify the accuracy of this information before making a purchase.

Q: I want to know whether garbanzo beans grow above the ground or are like peanuts and grow under the ground.

A: The garbanzo bean also know as the chickpea or Egyptian pea, is a member of the legume family and is related to beans and other peas. Like them, it grows above ground. The pods are about one inch long and contain one or two light-colored seeds.

Q: Can I use manure to fertilize my garden bulbs?

A: No! Manure can encourage bulb rot and disease. Instead, use a sprinkling of bone meal.

Q: What can I use to stake my sunflowers?

A: Bamboo stakes are a good choice for any plant that has a strong, single stem and needs support for a short period of time.

Q: Should climbing roses be trimmed back the same as other

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