CPSC, Mr. Heater, Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Mr. Heater "Big Buddy/Tough Buddy" Propane Heaters
CPSC recall 05145 · announced March 31, 2005 · Mr. Heater · 55,000 units affected
The product
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 hazard
The valve on the propane heaters can leak, posing a fire hazard, if an ignition source is present.
What to do (per CPSC)
Contact Mr. Heater for instructions on receiving a replacement heater.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Mr. Heater has received 26 reports of propane leaks. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Home centers, sporting goods, and hardware stores nationwide, from September 2004 through December 2004, for between $120 and $149.
Consumer contact: 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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.