Recalls / 2013-03-13

Bluworld/Nu-Flame Recalls Wall Mounted Fireplaces Due to Fire and Burn Hazard

13729 · Recalled 2013-03-13 · CPSC page

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.

Hazards

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.

Reported injuries

The firm has received two reports of property damage to clothing, bedding and a pet bed. No injuries have been reported.

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Nu-Flame Vivo and Vivido wall mounted fireplaces		About 260

Parties

Importer: Bluworld/Nu-Flame, of Orlando, Fla.
Made in: China
Sold at: On-line retailers including Amazon.com, Overstock.com, DirectBuy.com, $400 for the Vivo model, between $200, $300 for the Vivido model.

Consumer contact

Bluworld/Nu-Flame toll-free at (888) 499-5433 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.nu-flame.com and click on the scrolling text for more information.

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Source: CPSC recall 13729. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.