Bluworld/Nu-Flame Recalls Wall Mounted Fireplaces Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
CPSC recall 13729 · announced March 13, 2013 · Bluworld/nu-flame · 260 units affected
The product
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.
The 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.
What to do (per CPSC)
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. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received two reports of property damage to clothing, bedding and a pet bed. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: 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.
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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.