Consumer Q's for Feb. 7, 2008
Contact: Teresa Jenkins
(404) 656-3645
1-800-282-5852
CONSUMER Q’s
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: Kolcraft Recalls Play Yards After the Death of a 10-Month-Old Child
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kolcraft Enterprises Inc., of
CPSC received a report of a 10-month old boy who strangled on the changing table’s restraint strap that was hanging down into Kolcraft’s “Sesame Beginnings” Travel Play Yard where the child was located.
Twelve different Kolcraft play yards are included in this recall. All of the play yards have raised changing tables with a restraint strap that forms a loop beneath the changing table, posing a strangulation hazard to a child in the play yard.
In addition to the strangulation hazard with the changing table restraint strap, one play yard also has a raised cradle that rocks back and forth. A child can roll and get trapped against the side of the cradle in the Contours 3-in-1 Play Yard. If that happens, a child can suffocate. Kolcraft has received 45 reports of children rolling to the side of the rocking cradle attachment.
The recalled play yards were sold in a variety of colors and patterns. Play yards and model numbers included in this recall are listed in the chart below. The model number is printed on a white sticker located on one of the feet of the play yard. They were manufactured in
The play yards were sold at retail stores nationwide from January 2001 through September 2007 for between $50 and $130.
Consumers should immediately stop using the changing tables and rocking cradle and contact the firm for instructions on receiving a free non-looped replacement strap for the changing table and a free repair kit to secure the base of the cradle. Consumers should immediately cut off and remove the existing changing table restraint strap. Consumers should always remove the raised changing table and cradle or bassinet before placing a child in a play yard.
A free repair kit for the rocking cradle will be sent to consumers separate from the replacement strap.
For additional information, call Kolcraft at (888) 655-8484 anytime, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.kolcraft.com
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Play Yard |
Model Numbers |
Additional Information |
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Kolcraft Travelin’ Tot, |
18730T-BZ, 18730T-HJ, 18734T-DV, 18934-SW, 18934-DV, 18935T-UT, 18935-CH, 18942-EC, 18950-GV, 18950T-GV, 18751-DV, 18951T-GS, 18951T-MO, 18744-BL |
“Kolcraft” and “Travelin’ Tot” are printed on either the fabric on the top rail or on the lower side of the play yards. |
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Carter’s Lennon Travelin’ Tot |
18740-UE, 18740T-UE, 18736T-LJ, 18737-LJ, 18737T-LJ |
“Carter’s and “Travelin’ Tot” are printed on the top rail. |
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“Sesame Beginnings” by Kolcraft |
22361-VT, SP001-SBK |
“Sesame Beginnings” and “Travel Play Yard Kolcraft” are printed on the top rail or along the fabric draft guard on the lower side of the play yards. |
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Jeep Sahara SE Play Yard, |
55235-JC, 55237-JQ, 55237T-JQ, 55237-XC, 55237-XV, 55237T-XB, 55770-XA, 55770-XI, 55772-XE, 55773-XY, JP002-XSP |
“Jeep” and “Sahara” are printed on the fabric on the top rail of the play yards. |
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Contours 3-in-1 Play Yard |
18604-OC, ZP003-MAL |
“Kolcraft” and “Contours” are printed along the draft guard on the lower side of the play yards. |
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How do you reduce the "gamely" flavor in wild game?
The distinct "gamely" flavor of either wild birds or other game animals will be milder after soaking the meat overnight in the refrigerator in either a salt or vinegar solution. Use one tablespoon of salt per quart of cold water or one cup of vinegar per quart of cold water. Cover the game completely with the solution you select and soak over night. Discard the solution after soaking. You can also marinate game to give it a savory flavor or to tenderize it. Always marinate the meat in the refrigerator (1 to 2 days for birds; 3 to 5 days for game animals). Boil the used marinade to use for basting the meat as it cooks or use it as a sauce for the cooked meat. Discard any uncooked marinade that is leftover.
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To what temperature should wild game birds be cooked for safety?
Whole game birds should be cooked to 180 degrees F as measured in the thigh using a food thermometer.
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Are game birds considered "red" or "white" meat?
Game birds are poultry and considered "white" meat. The breast meat of game birds is darker because they are birds of flight and domestic birds do little, if any, flying. The muscles of flying birds need more oxygen and it is delivered by the red cells in the blood and makes the breast meat darker color.
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What can I do about mold in my yard?
According to our research, lawns are susceptible to many types of fungi and molds. The most common mold is slime mold, but it does not infect grass blades. It can be swept away with a broom or washed away with water from a hose. The most common destructive diseases are brown patch and dollar spot. We have available information on identification and treatment of these and other turf diseases as well as information on growing healthy lawns in
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If you have questions, or problems with services or products regulated by the Georgia Department of Agriculture you may write Consumer Services, 19 Martin Luther King Drive, Room 224, Atlanta, Georgia 30334 or call 404/656-3645 (metro Atlanta) or toll-free, 1-800-282-5852 (state wide).
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