The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·13729·Announced 2013-03-13

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

Bluworld/Nu-Flame is recalling about 260 wall-mounted fireplaces because fuel can spill or eject, posing fire and burn risks.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire/burn hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, aligning with the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Bluworld/Nu-Flame, of Orlando, Fla., is recalling about 260 Nu-Flame Vivo and Vivido wall-mounted fireplaces. The recall was initiated because overfilling or spilling fuel while refilling the fireplace fuel cups while in place can lead to the fuel cup being ejected from the fireplace. This poses a fire or burn hazard to the user, bystanders, or items nearby.

The affected products are ethanol-burning fireplaces with a tempered glass shield and a metal curved base. The Vivo NF-W4VIO model measures about 39 inches in width, and the Vivido NF-W3VIO model measures 26 inches in width. Both models are approximately 20 inches in height. The model number is printed on the product packaging.

The firm has received two reports of property damage to clothing, bedding, and a pet bed, but no injuries have been reported. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wall-mounted fireplace and contact Bluworld/Nu-Flame to receive a free repair. All known purchasers have been notified of the recall.

The recalled product

Product
Nu-Flame Vivo and Vivido wall mounted fireplaces
Manufacturer
Bluworld/Nu-Flame, of Orlando, Fla.
Category
Consumer Product — Fireplaces
Hazard
Affected units
260

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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