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[March 11, 2013]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending March 9: 

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MARCH 5

SNOW BLOWERS 

Briggs & Stratton is recalling Ariens Snow-Thro 24 inch snow blowers sold nationwide from August to September 2012. The snow blower's carburetor bowl nut can allow gas to escape from the unit. 

Recalled products have the model number 920014 and serial numbers ranging from 100,000 through 119,039 that can be found on an Ariens-brand label on the lower back panel of the product with the warranty code. 

Consumers should return the product to an authorized Briggs & Stratton dealer for a repair. 

Consumers can also contact Briggs & Stratton Corporation at (877) 564-0172 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.Briggsandstratton.com. More info at www.recalls.org.  

DISCO LIGHTS 

Tween Brands is recalling "Style my Room by Justice" Disco Lights sold exclusively at Justice stores nationwide from May to November 2012. The electrical wiring in the lamp base is accessible and the lamp can overheat, posing an electrical shock. 

This recall involves two styles of Tween Brands disco lamps: the black disco light (style 900528) and the star disco light (style 901651), sold under the Style My Room by Justice 

Consumers should return the lights  to any Justice store for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact Justice at (866) 332-1110 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.shopjustice.com. More info at www.recalls.org

STACKABLE CHAIRS 

Regency Seating is recalling Oakmont Fabric Stackable Chairs sold exclusively at Global Industrial Equipment from May 2011 to May 2012. The weld connecting the legs to the seat can break, posing a fall hazard. 

The recalled chairs are four-legged stackable chairs sold under the name Oakmont exclusively through Global Industrial Equipment. The model number, manufacture date "5-2011" and part number "PO000837" are on a white label under the sea. Model numbers can be found at www.recalls.org

Consumers should contact Regency at (866) 816-9822 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.regencyof.com for a free replacement chair. More info at www.recalls.org.

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MARCH 7

YOUTH SNORKELING MASKS 

U.S. Divers and Aqua Lung is recalling Santa Cruz Jr. Youth Snorkeling Masks sold nationwide from March 2011 to July 2012. Notches in the tempered glass can cause the lens to break under certain water pressure, posing a laceration hazard. 

This recall involves Santa Cruz Jr. single paned, tempered glass youth snorkeling masks sold under the U.S. Divers and Aqua Lung Sport brands. The U.S. Divers logo or Aqua Lung Sport logo is on the top of the mask as well as inset on the tempered glass lens. 

Consumers should contact U.S. Divers at (888) 606-6162 anytime, or online at www.usdivers.com for a replacement mask. More info at www.recalls.org

SNORKELING MASKS 

U.S. Divers is recalling Martinique LX Jr. Youth Snorkeling Mask Sets sold exclusively at Costco Wholesale stores nationwide from November 2010 to July 2011. Notches in the tempered glass lens on the mask can break under certain water pressure, posing a laceration hazard. 

This recall involves Martinique Jr. single paned, tempered glass youth snorkeling masks sold in a set with snorkel and fins. The U.S. Divers logo is on the upper bridge of the mask as well as inset on the tempered glass lens. The buckles are each printed with the U.S. Divers "wave" logo. 

Consumers should contact U.S. Divers at (888) 606-6162 anytime, or online at www.usdivers.com for a replacement mask. More info at www.recalls.org.

GARLIC SLICERS 

The Pampered Chef is recalling Garlic Slicers sold nationwide from January 2009 to July 2011. A blade on the garlic slicer can unexpectedly dislodge during use, posing a laceration hazard. 

This recall involves The Pampered Chef garlic slicers sold individually and with a garlic peeler. The garlic slicers were sold under product numbers 1113 (individual) and 2578 (set). "The Pampered Chef" is engraved on the top cover. 

Consumers should contact The Pampered Chef at (877) 917-2433 anytime or visit www.pamperedchef.com for a replacement product. More info at www.recalls.org.

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