Safety regulator, Mr. Heater, Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Mr. Heater "Big Buddy/Tough Buddy" Propane Heaters
Recall 05145 · Mar 31, 2005 · Mr. Heater, Inc.
55,000
units affected
55,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05145
- Date
- Mar 31, 2005
- Company
- Mr. Heater, Inc.
- Units affected
- 55,000
- Product
- Mr. Heater "Big Buddy" and "Tough Buddy" portable propane heaters
- Product type
- Kerosene/Propane/Wood Heaters
- Hazard
- Fire
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.
What can happen
The valve on the propane heaters can leak, posing a fire hazard, if an ignition source is present.
The fix
Contact Mr. Heater for instructions on receiving a replacement heater.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled mr. heater "big buddy" and "tough buddy" portable propane heaters?
Contact Mr. Heater for instructions on receiving a replacement heater.
What is the hazard?
The valve on the propane heaters can leak, posing a fire hazard, if an ignition source is present.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.