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Recall 05145 — Mr. Heater "Big Buddy" and "Tough Buddy" portable propane heaters

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2005-03-31

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
05145
Date of alert
2005-03-31
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Brand
Mr. Heater, Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: 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. Hazards: The valve on the propane heaters can leak, posing a fire hazard, if an ignition source is present.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Mr-Heater-Inc-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-M

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