CPSC recall 05145
Mr. Heater "Big Buddy" and "Tough Buddy" portable propane heaters
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2024-09-26
On 2024-09-26 the CPSC announced a recall of Mr. Heater "Big Buddy" and "Tough Buddy" portable propane heaters by Mr Heater, citing the valve on the propane heaters can leak, posing a fire hazard, if an ignition source is present.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05145 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2005-03-31 |
| Published | 2024-09-26 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Mr Heater |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Mr. Heater "Big Buddy" and "Tough Buddy" portable propane heaters | 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.
Reason
The valve on the propane heaters can leak, posing a fire hazard, if an ignition source is present.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Mr-Heater-Inc-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Mr-Heater-Big-BuddyTough-Buddy-Propane-Heaters-
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