March 31, 2005
Mr. Heater is recalling the Big Buddyand Tough Buddy portable propane heaters. The valve on the propane heaters can leak, posing a fire hazard.
Mr. Heater has received 26 reports of propane leaks. No injuries have been reported.
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.
The heaters were sold at home centers, sporting goods, and hardware stores nationwide from September 2004 through December 2004 for between $120 and $149.
Contact Mr. Heater for instructions on receiving a replacement heater.
Consumer Contact: Contact Mr. Heater Inc. at www.regcen.com/heaterrecall or call (800) 385-2605 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
