CPSC2005-03-31
CPSC, Mr. Heater, Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Mr. Heater "Big Buddy/Tough Buddy" Propane Heaters
Mr. Heater, Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio
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.
Sold at
Home centers, sporting goods, and hardware stores nationwide, from September 2004 through December 2004, for between $120 and $149.
Affected count
About 55,000
Injuries reported
Mr. Heater has received 26 reports of propane leaks. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Mr. Heater "Big Buddy" and "Tough Buddy" portable propane heaters
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Mr-Heater-Inc-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Mr-Heater-Big-BuddyTough-Buddy-Propane-Heaters-Don't want to check this manually?
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