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CPSC, Mr. Heater, Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Mr. Heater "Big Buddy/Tough Buddy" Propane Heaters
Recalled March 31, 2005 · CPSC recall 05145 · Mr. Heater
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.
Units
About 55,000
Incidents / injuries
Mr. Heater has received 26 reports of propane leaks. No injuries have been reported.
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.
What to do
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.
Product
Mr. Heater "Big Buddy" and "Tough Buddy" portable propane heaters
Manufacturer(s)
Mr. Heater, Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio
Retailers
Home centers, sporting goods, and hardware stores nationwide, from September 2004 through December 2004, for between $120 and $149.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →