Nu Wa Industries, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2010
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 4 safety recalls made by Nu Wa Industries, Inc. in 2010. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 1, 2010
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
REFRIGERATORS/POSSIBLE FIRE/NORCOLD
NU WA IS RECALLING CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH 1200-SERIES NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. THE POPULATION OF REFRIGERATORS BEING ADDRESSED CONTAINS EITHER A SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED IN ORDER TO PREVENT A POTENTIAL FIRE. THE RESPONSE TIMES OF THE SENSOR ALGORITHM AND THERMAL SWITCH DEVICES TO STOP POWER ARE NOT SUFFICIENT.
NHTSA ID: 10V609000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 292
Consequence Summary:
THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS LEAK MAY NOT SHUT OFF IN SUFFICIENT TIME TO PREVENT A FIRE.
Corrective Action:
NU WA IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY ANY AFFECTED OWNERS. OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT NORCOLD DEALERS TO RECEIVE THE REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE NORCOLD'S DEFECT REPORT 10E-049 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101 OR NU WA INDUSTRIES AT 800-835-0676.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 1, 2010
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
TRAILER AXLE MIS-LOCATED WELD
NU WA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 CUSTOM CAMPERS HH II, AND MODEL YEAR 2006-2007, CUSTOM CAMPERS LS TRAVEL TRAILERS, EQUIPPED WITH LIPPERT AXLES COMPONENTS. THESE VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN MIS-LOCATED WELDS ATTACHING THE AXLE SPINDLE TO THE AXLE TUBE. IF THE WELDS ARE MIS-LOCATED, THE SPINDLE MAY PARTIALLY OR COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE AXLE TUBE AND THE WHEEL AND HUB ASSEMBLY MAY COME OFF THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA ID: 10V448000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 230
Consequence Summary:
A SEPARATED TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY COULD STRIKE OTHER VEHICLES AND/OR PEDESTRIANS, RISKING INJURY OR DEATH, AND/OR CAUSE SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE PROPERTY.
Corrective Action:
NU WA IS WORKING WITH LIPPERT TO INSPECT AND REPLACE IF AN AXLE IS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE ON A VEHICLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 18, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LIPPERT COMPONENTS, INC.'S AXLE SERVICE & WARRANTY DEPARTMENT AT 1-877-870-4900.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
September 23, 2010
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
GAS COOK STOVES/POSSIBLE FIRE
NU WA IS RECALLING ONE MODEL YEAR 2010 DISCOVERY SERIES MOTOR HOME EQUIPPED WITH SUBURBAN GAS COOK STOVES WITH SEALED BURNERS. THE UNITS INVOLVED USE AN ALUMINUM TUBE TO CARRY LIQUID PROPANE GAS FROM THE OVEN CONTROL VALVE TO THE GAS ORIFICE WHICH SUPPLIES GAS TO THE BURNER. THIS CAN CAUSE THE TUBE TO BREAK RESULTING IN A GAS LEAK WHEN THE OVEN BURNER ATTEMPTS TO LIGHT.
NHTSA ID: 10V445000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1
Consequence Summary:
A GAS LEAK OCCURRING IN THE AREA OF THE OVEN PILOT CAN CAUSE A "FLASH" WHEN THE GAS IGNITES, AND WOULD CAUSE A FIRE IF THE OVEN VALVE IS NOT PROMPTLY TURNED OFF.
Corrective Action:
ONE VEHICLE IS AFFECTED FOR THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN AND IN NU WA'S POSSESSION THEREFORE, OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL NOT BE NECESSARY. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION NU WA CAN BE REACHED AT 1-620-431-2088.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
September 21, 2010
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
PLUG IN REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER FOR FIREPLACE
NU WA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2000-2010 RECREATIONAL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH DIMPLEX ELECTRAFLAME, SYMPHONY, OR OPTIFLAME BRANDED ELECTRIC FIREPLACES, STOVES, AND FIREPLACE INSERTS. THE PLUG IN REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER FOR THE FIREPLACE CAN OVERHEAT.
NHTSA ID: 10V419000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 562
Consequence Summary:
AN OVERHEATED RECEIVER COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
Corrective Action:
NU WA IS WORKING WITH DIMPLEX AND DIMPLEX WILL PROVIDE OWNERS A FREE REPLACEMENT PLUG-IN REMOTE CONTROL KIT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DIMPLEX NORTH AMERICA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-346-7539.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No