CPSC, Mr. Heater, Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Mr. Heater "Big Buddy/Tough Buddy" Propane Heaters
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2005-03-31 · 05145
Hazards
The valve on the propane heaters can leak, posing a fire hazard, if an ignition source is present.
Recall
Number
05145
Date
2005-03-31
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Mr. Heater "Big Buddy" and "Tough Buddy" portable propane heaters
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Mr. Heater, Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio
Retailer(s)
Home centers, sporting goods, and hardware stores nationwide, from September 2004 through December 2004, for between $120 and $149.
Country of manufacture
China
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.