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

The valve on the propane heaters can leak, posing a fire hazard, if an ignition source is present.

Recall #: 05145
Affected scope: About 55,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Mr. Heater, Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio recalled Only model number MH18B Mr. Heater "Big Buddy" and "Tough Buddy" propane heaters are incl….

CPSC, Mr. Heater, Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Mr. Heater "Big Buddy/Tough Buddy" Propa… was recalled by Mr. Heater, Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio in March 31, 2005. Reason: 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.. Verify recall #05145 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Mr. Heater, Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio issued this CPSC recall-The valve on the propane heaters can leak, posing a fire hazard, if an ignition source is present..

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agency class: March 31, 2005
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05145 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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.

Reason for recall

The valve on the propane heaters can leak, posing a fire hazard, if an ignition source is present.

Remedy, what to do

Contact Mr. Heater for instructions on receiving a replacement heater.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	05145
Date reported	March 31, 2005
Date initiated	March 31, 2005
Recalling firm	Mr. Heater, Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio
Affected scope	About 55,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Contact Mr. Heater for instructions on receiving a replacement heater.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The valve on the propane heaters can leak, posing a fire hazard, if an ignition source is present.

What should consumers do? ▼

Contact Mr. Heater for instructions on receiving a replacement heater.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 31, 2005. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 05145.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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