CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Mr. Heater, Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Mr. Heater "Big Buddy/Tough Bud...
Published: March 31, 2005Recall ID: 05145Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The valve on the propane heaters can leak, posing a fire hazard, if an ignition source is present.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Mr. Heater "Big Buddy" and "Tough Buddy" portable propane heaters
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Mr-Heater-Inc-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Mr-Heater-Big-BuddyTough-Buddy-Propane-Heaters- |
| Title | CPSC, Mr. Heater, Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Mr. Heater "Big Buddy/Tough Buddy" Propane Heaters |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/d758a582f86646f5aca59e9938ab44d2.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Heater |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/050ea03062ea45cab397789688f7618d.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Heater |
| Hazards › Name | The valve on the propane heaters can leak, posing a fire hazard, if an ignition source is present. |
| Injuries › Name | Mr. Heater has received 26 reports of propane leaks. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Mr. Heater "Big Buddy" and "Tough Buddy" portable propane heaters |
| Products › Type | Kerosene/Propane/Wood Heaters |
| Products › Category I D | 2020 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 55,000 |
| Recall I D | 2906 |
| Remedies › Name | Contact Mr. Heater for instructions on receiving a replacement heater. |
| Retailers › Name | Home centers, sporting goods, and hardware stores nationwide, from September 2004 through December 2004, for between $120 and $149. |
| Recall Date | 2005-03-31T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 05145 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Mr. Heater, Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio |
| Consumer 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-09-26T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |