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CPSC, Mr. Heater, Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Mr. Heater "Big Buddy/Tough Buddy" Propane Heaters

U.S. CPSCFireMar 31, 2005
Recalled Heater
Recalled Heater
Recalled Heater
Recalled Heater

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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.

Incidents & injuries

Mr. Heater has received 26 reports of propane leaks. No injuries have been reported.

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.

Sold on

Home centers, sporting goods, and hardware stores nationwide, from September 2004 through December 2004, for between $120 and $149.

Contact the company

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 should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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