Bluworld/Nu-Flame Recalls Wall Mounted Fireplaces Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2013-03-13). Hazards: fire, burn. About 260 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13729 |
| Published | 2013-03-13 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-22 |
| Product category | Fireplaces & Accessories |
| Products | Nu-Flame Vivo and Vivido wall mounted fireplaces |
| Firm named in the title | Bluworld/Nu-Flame |
| Firms | Bluworld/Nu-Flame, of Orlando, Fla. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 260 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | repair, replace, stop use |
| Trade facets | building products |
| Sold | On-line retailers including Amazon.com, Overstock.com and DirectBuy.com from November 2011 through December 2012 for between $300 and $400 for the Vivo model and between $200 and $300 for the Vivido model. |
Description
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. Both wall mounted fireplaces measure about 20 inches in height. 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.
Hazard
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 to the user, bystanders or items nearby.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wall mounted fireplace and contact Blueworld/Nu-Flame to receive a free repair. All known purchasers have been notified of the recall.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received two reports of property damage to clothing, bedding and a pet bed. No injuries have been reported.
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