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

Active Recall Announced March 13, 2013 CPSC #13729

Quick answer

Bluworld/Nu-Flame Recalls Wall Mounted Fireplaces Due to Fire and Burn Hazard is CPSC recall #13729, announced on March 13, 2013. The CPSC cites the following 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. 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 remedy is 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.. Affected brand: Bluworld/Nu-Flame.

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. 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.

Affected products

Nu-Flame Vivo and Vivido wall mounted fireplaces

Recalled brands

Bluworld/Nu-Flame

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.

Recall date

March 13, 2013

Categories

Fireplaces & Accessories

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #13729?

CPSC recall #13729 covers Bluworld/Nu-Flame Recalls Wall Mounted Fireplaces Due to Fire and Burn Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on March 13, 2013. The CPSC cites the following 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. 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.

What is the remedy for recall #13729?

The CPSC remedy for recall #13729 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Bluworld/Nu-Flame Recalls Wall Mounted Fireplaces Due to Fire and Burn Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/BluworldNu-Flame-Recalls-Wall-Mounted-Fireplaces. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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