CPSC, Mr. Heater, Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Mr. Heater "Big Buddy/Tough Buddy" Propane Heaters
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2005-03-31). Hazards: fire. Models: MH18B. About 55,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05145 |
| Published | 2005-03-31 |
| Last updated | 2024-09-26 |
| Product category | Kerosene/Propane/Wood Heaters |
| Products | Mr. Heater "Big Buddy" and "Tough Buddy" portable propane heaters |
| Firm named in the title | Mr. Heater, Inc. |
| Firms | Mr. Heater, Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 55,000 |
| Model numbers | MH18B |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Trade facets | hvac |
| Sold | Home centers, sporting goods, and hardware stores nationwide, from September 2004 through December 2004, for between $120 and $149. |
Description
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.
Hazard
The valve on the propane heaters can leak, posing a fire hazard, if an ignition source is present.
Remedy
Contact Mr. Heater for instructions on receiving a replacement heater.
Incidents and injuries
Mr. Heater has received 26 reports of propane leaks. No injuries have been reported.
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