Mr. Heater, Inc. · Recalled
CPSC, Mr. Heater, Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Mr. Heater "Big Buddy/Tough Buddy" Propane Heaters
The valve on the propane heaters can leak, posing a fire hazard, if an ignition source is present.
- Units
- About 55,000
- Reports
- 26
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $120–$149
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
Only model number MH18B Mr. Heater "Big Buddy" and "Tough Buddy" propane heaters are included in the recall. The model number is located on the rear panel of the unit. The heaters are either black with yellow accents around the burner tiles or light gray with red accents around the burner tiles. "Mr. Heater" is printed in the lower right hand corner of the heaters.
The file
- Sold at
- Home centers, sporting goods, and hardware stores nationwide, from September 2004 through December 2004, for between $120 and $149.
- Product type
- Kerosene/Propane/Wood Heaters
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Mr. Heater, Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio
Incident log
Mr. Heater has received 26 reports of propane leaks. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Contact Mr. Heater for instructions on receiving a replacement heater.
Contact Mr. Heater Inc. at www.mrheater.com or call (800) 964-4328 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAR 31 2005; last revised SEP 26 2024.
