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[March 18, 2013]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending March 16: 

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MARCH 12

AIR RIFLES 

Soft Air USA is recalling Break-Barrel Air Rifles sold exclusively at Sports Authority in December 2012. The air gun can discharge while the safety is engaged, posing a risk of injury to consumers and those nearby. 

The recalled product is a Swiss Arms break-barrel, single-shot air rifle. The rifle is 34 inches long with a black barrel. "XT32" and "Cal.4.5/.177" are on the left side of the barrel hinge plate. 

Consumers should return recalled Swiss Arms air rifles to Sports Authority for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact Soft Air USA at (866) 763-8247 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.softairusa.com. More info at www.recalls.org

WOMEN'S SHOES 

White House | Black Market is recalling Women's high-heel shoes sold nationwide from August 2012 to October 2012. The heels on the shoes can become unstable, posing a fall hazard. 

This recall involves Versailles model (570053826) and Lourdes model (570053756) women's high-heeled shoes. The model name is stamped inside the shoes and on the shoe box. The model number is printed on the shoe box. 

Consumers should return the shoes to a White House | Black Market store to receive a merchandise card for the full purchase price of the shoes. 

Consumers can also contact White House | Black Market, at (877) 948-2525 anytime, or online at www.whitehouseblackmarket.com. More info at www.recalls.org

MARCH 13

FIREPLACES 

Bluworld/Nu-Flame is recalling Nu-Flame Vivo and Vivido wall mounted fireplaces sold nationwide from November 2011to December 2012. Overfilling or spilling fuel while attempting to refill fireplace fuel cups while in place can lead to the fuel cup being ejected from the fireplace, posing a fire or burn hazard. 

The wall mounted fireplaces have a 2 or 3.4 liter capacity burner fuel cup with an ethanol open flame behind a tempered glass shield with a metal curved base and a black metal backboard. The Vivo NF-W4VIO model measures about 39-inches in width and the Vivido NF-W3VIO model fireplace measures 26-inches in width. The model number is printed on the product packaging. 

Consumers should contact Blueworld/Nu-Flame at (888) 499-5433 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.nu-flame.com to receive a free repair. More info at www.recalls.org

ACTIVITY WALKERS 

Toys R Us Recalls is recalling Imaginarium Activity Walkers sold exclusively at Toys R Us stores nationwide from August 2011 to January 2013. The small bolt and spacer that attaches each front wheel to the walker can detach, posing a choking hazard. 

The recalled Imaginarium Activity Walkers have a round wooden push handle on the top of a curved triangle-shaped wooden walker base with four wheels. The recalled walkers have model number “Toys ‘R' Us 5F5E972” printed on the bottom of the activity walkers. Barcode number “3700217300319” is printed on the bottom of the activity walker box. 

Consumers should return the walker to a Toys R Us store for a full refund or store credit. 

Consumers can also contact Toys R Us at (800) 869-7787 from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, or visit www.toysrus.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

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MARCH 14

CHILDREN'S PAJAMAS 

UNIQLO is recalling Children's Pajamas sold from September 2012 to November 2012.  The pajamas fail to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries. 

The recalled products are one-piece micro fleece garment made of 100 percent polyester knit fabric. They were sold in infant sizes 9M to 12M. The brand name “UNIQLO BABY” appears on the neck label. The serial numbers of the recalled product, located at the bottom of the neck label, include: 187-074142(24-04), 187-074143(24-04), 187-074144(24-04) and 187-074145(24-04). 

Consumers should and return the pajamas to any UNIQLO store for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact UNIQLO at (877) 486-4756, from 10 a.m. to midnight ET Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET Sunday, or visit www.uniqlo.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

GIRL'S BOOTS 

Synclaire Brands is recalling Cha Cha and Cha Cha 2 girls' boots sold nationwide from September 2011 to February 2013. The zipper pulls on the boots can become entangled posing a fall hazard. 

The Stuart Weitzman brand Cha Cha and Cha Cha 2 boots come in black or white vinyl with quilted nylon shafts and were sold in girls' size 13 through size 5. The model name and size is printed on a white tag inside the top of the boots. 

Consumers should return the boots for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact Synclaire Brands U.S.A. at (888) 998-0702 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.synclaire.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

BLANKETS 

IdeaVillage is recalling Battery-powered BrightLight™ blankets sold exclusively by brightlightpillow.com from July 2012to August 2012. The batteries in the blanket can overheat, posing a burn hazard. 

The recalled BrightLight blankets are 40-inch by 60-inch white, polyester blankets with LED lights that change color. The blanket has a battery compartment in a zippered pouch on the edge of the blanket. 

Consumers should contact IdeaVillage at (866) 655-4342, from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday and Tuesday, 6 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. PT Wednesday, 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. PT Thursday and Friday or www.brightlightblanketrecall.com for a free replacement blanket. More info at www.recalls.org.

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