CPSC, Mr. Heater, Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Mr.
CPSC, Mr. Heater, Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Mr. Heater "Big Buddy/Tough Buddy" Propane Heaters
Why was CPSC, Mr. Heater, Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Mr. recalled?
The valve on the propane heaters can leak, posing a fire hazard, if an ignition source is present.
What should I do if I have this product?
Contact Mr. Heater for instructions on receiving a replacement heater. 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.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Mr. Heater "Big Buddy" and "Tough Buddy" portable propane heaters
- Company
- Mr. Heater, Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio
- Quantity
- About 55,000
- Sold at
- Home centers, sporting goods, and hardware stores nationwide, from September 2004 through December 2004, for between $120 and $149.
- Recall date
- March 31, 2005
- Incidents / injuries
- Mr. Heater has received 26 reports of propane leaks. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.