Mr Heater portable gas or LP heaters
20 reports to CPSC, the latest made Feb 22, 2026. A report isn’t a recall.
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At a glance
From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.
- 20reports to CPSC
- Feb 22, 2026the latest report was made
- Jan 26, 2012the earliest
- 13with the company’s comments
- Brand
- Mr Heater
- Maker
- Enerco Group, Inc.Makers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
- Product
- Portable gas or LP heatersCPSC’s product type: Portable Gas or Lp Heaters (code 391), in Home Maintenance and Structures: Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Other ways the reports write the brand (4)
“Mr. Heater”, “Mr Heater buddy”, “Mr. Heater Buddy Heater” and “mr. heater, model mhs-15t”
By month
The numbers, as a table
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| April 2023 | 1 |
| February 2023 | 1 |
| January 2023 | 1 |
| December 2022 | 1 |
| November 2022 | 1 |
| July 2021 | 1 |
| December 2017 | 1 |
| November 2017 | 1 |
| March 2017 | 1 |
| November 2014 | 1 |
| January 2013 | 2 |
| January 2012 | 1 |
How badly anyone was hurt
- Death 1
- Emergency room 1 CPSC: Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received
- First aid 1 CPSC: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
- Hurt, no treatment 1 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
- Hurt, care not known 1 CPSC: Injury, Level of care not known
- No one hurt 14 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
- No incident, no one hurt 1 CPSC: No Incident, No Injury
As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.
The reports, as CPSC published them
Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.
Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.
CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.
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No one hurt Made Feb 22, 2026, sent to the company Feb 25, 2026, published by CPSC Mar 11, 2026
The product, in the report: Mr Heater Portable Buddy Model MH9BX. Red. Stock number F232054. EC-32054-2204817632
I set up my Mr Heater Portable Buddy Heater with the included 5ft hose, filter, and a fresh propane tank. Approximately three hours later I repositioned in my garage. Moving it triggered the safety shutdown. I restarted the device, and ensured it was working properly. I went inside approximately 20 minutes later to grab something, and the device was still functioning correctly. When I came back out to my garage, 10 minutes later, the heater was on fire and hose had melted, shooting flames out of the tip. I used a fire extinguisher to put out the blaze. No one was injured. The fire appears to have originated near where the hose attaches to the heater. Of the 5ft hose, almost 4 ft remained, and the heater was badly burned.
- Model
- MH9BX
- UPC
- 8930100975
- Serial number
- EC-32054-2204817632
- Bought from
- Costco
- Bought
- Nov 1, 2023, about then
- Where
- Stillwater, Minnesota: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 35, Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Spouse
- As this report names them
- Brand Mr Heater, made or sold by Enerco Group, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No incident, no one hurt Made Feb 11, 2026, sent to the company Feb 17, 2026, published by CPSC Mar 3, 2026
The product, in the report: Two small propane heaters to be used in a golf cart. Both same models bought approximately 2 years apart. Both caught fire.
Two small propane heaters caught fire.
- Model
- Model 5036A
- UPC
- UPC: 0893010002
- Serial number
- Unknown
- Bought from
- AMAZON
- Bought
- Dec 31, 2024, about then
- Where
- MILLVILLE, Delaware: Other
- Who was involved
- Age 80, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Mr. Heater, made or sold by Enerco Group, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- No Incident, No Injury
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Hurt, care not known Made Jul 17, 2024, sent to the company Sep 16, 2024, published by CPSC Sep 30, 2024
The product, in the report: Portable propane heater
Caller stated that the warning label on the portable propane heater is insufficient. He stated that the appropriate details are not on the unit and the warnings are not in the appropriate location. Caller stated that due the missing information he operated the propane heater without opening a window which caused CO poisoning. Caller stated that there were no model or serial numbers listed. Caller feels that this heater poses a safety hazard and should be recalled.
- Model
- MH9BX
- Serial number
- EC-32161-2107836584
- Bought from
- Walmart, Montana
- Bought
- Jan 2, 2021, about then
- Where
- Boseman, Montana: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 67, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Mr Heater buddy, made or sold by Enerco Group, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, Level of care not known
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No one hurt Made Apr 18, 2024, sent to the company Apr 19, 2024, published by CPSC May 3, 2024
The product, in the report: The product is a Mr. heater, ventless liquid, propane, fueled wall or floor heater
I had a vent free wall mount Mr. heater that was fueled by liquid propane. I had used the unit in my home for about one year so it was relatively new. On Tuesday evening, April 9 around 8 PM. I heard a loud noise in the kitchen, and when I got to the kitchen, flames were shooting up the wall and across the ceiling. The relief valve on the unit was somehow compromised and the flame and gas was spewing up the wall. I immediately turned the gas off at the floor and the fire went out. There was only about five seconds that transpire between when I heard the noise and when I turned the gas off. If I had not been in my home, or if I had been asleep , the damages wouldve been much much worse. I would strongly recommend not using any Mr. heater products. I I believe the house wouldve caught fire within a few more seconds of that heater exploding.
- Model
- Mhvfrd30lpd
- Serial number
- 99830-220154647
- Bought from
- Amazon
- Bought
- May 1, 2023, about then
- Where
- Louisville, Kentucky: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 59, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Mr Heater, made or sold by Enerco Group, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Jan 23, 2024, sent to the company Jan 26, 2024, published by CPSC Feb 9, 2024
The product, in the report: The product is a propane tank-mounted heater that secures to the top of the propane cylinder. It is a chrome-plated heater shield with a propane-fired element inside the shroud. The heater secures to the tank and then the valve is connected to the cylinder valve.
Users were utilizing a propane tank top heater to heat their area outside while working on a car. While running the heater, flames started coming out of the tank connection. They used snow to put the fire out and then called the fire department.
- Model
- MHS157
- UPC
- 0 89301 16500 7
- Where
- Georgetown, Kentucky: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unknown
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Mr. Heater, made or sold by Enerco Group, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Dec 20, 2023, sent to the company Dec 26, 2023, published by CPSC Jan 10, 2024
The product, in the report: Mr Heater 30,000 BTU propane heater
propane heater keeps flickering on on off. I originally purchased the heater for my 82 year old sister. She would not use it because it made noises, although when I checked it, it seemed normal. It was not until I installed it in my basement last month that had saw what she had been talking about. I can set on the number and it work fine a couple of times then a low flame will flicker on and off after the thermostat cuts it off. I don’t know if propane will leak through the valve or not if the pilot light were to go off. The heater has been used very little Since I purchased it in 2020, my sister wouldn’t use it nor will I unless I’m watching it. The thermostat positions doesn’t have a good indent to let you know that it is exactly on the number.
- Model
- serial number EC-99730-1909562769
- Serial number
- EC-99730-1909562769
- Bought from
- Amazon.com
- Bought
- Feb 11, 2020
- Where
- Jasper, Alabama: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 77, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Mr Heater, made or sold by Enerco Group, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Nov 27, 2023, sent to the company Dec 1, 2023, published by CPSC Dec 15, 2023
The product, in the report: Propane camp heater
Mr Heater in off position releasing propane
- Model
- MH9BX
- UPC
- EC-32161-210647
- Serial number
- EC-32161-2106473367
- Bought from
- Amazon
- Bought
- Dec 31, 2021, about then
- Where
- Canyon Lake, Texas: Farm/
Ranch - Who was involved
- Age 71, Unknown
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Mr. Heater, made or sold by Enerco Group, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Apr 20, 2023, sent to the company Apr 25, 2023, published by CPSC May 9, 2023
The product, in the report: Mr. Heater Vent Free 30,000 BTU Radiant Propane Heater (bundle with fan blower). Amazon product information (where we purchased the heater) shows ASIN B0BFBX1J3J. There is no model number information on the outside of the heater. If necessary, I can take it apart and look inside, but only if you truly need. There is a sticker on the bottom of the heater with a bar code and the numbers “EC-99830-2201890611.” I believe this may break down as model EC-99830 and serial number 2201890611.
We purchased a Mr. Heater Vent Free 30,000 BTU Radiant Propane Heater (bundle with fan blower) in November 2022. Twice it has had a propane buildup which cause a flare-up where it basically went “whoomph” and blew a ball of flame 2 to 3 feet out of the front of the unit. This only occurred when the thermostat was set to under their 2 setting (settings range from 1 to 5). This is used in our living room as a secondary heat source. Also note that in our correspondence with Enerco Group (the manufacturer), they state the cause was setting the thermostat to settings that were not whole numbers (i.e. setting the thermostat exactly on 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5). Nothing in the owners or operators manual indicates the thermostat must only be set on whole numbers. In our correspondence, Enerco states that even though they know this dangerous flare-up problem can be caused when the thermostat is not left exactly on a whole number setting, they have no plans to replace the thermostat with one that simply clicks into place on the whole numbers. Enerco states they are changing their owners manual to indicate the thermostat should be set on whole numbers only, but, again, they are still going to leave the thermostat that allows unsafe settings. This should be a simple hardware fix - replace the thermostat with one that does not cause an explosion of flame. Enerco refuses. No one was injured during the times this occurred, but the possibility is very high if someone had been in the wrong place at the wrong time. I will attach copies of all email correspondence with Enerco representatives, both their emails and mine.
- Model
- possibly EC-99830
- Serial number
- possibly 2201890611
- Bought from
- Amazon
- Bought
- Nov 1, 2022
- Where
- Owego, New York: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 56, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Mr. Heater, made or sold by Enerco Group, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Feb 25, 2023, sent to the company Mar 1, 2023, published by CPSC Mar 15, 2023
The product, in the report: Space Heater
Tried to start a Mr Heater space heater. Turned electrical power to the heater, fan started. Pushed the red gas button to begin heating. Flames , approx 2-3 ft long erupted from the front of the heater. Tried to start a second, exact same thing happened. In a garage.
- Model
- MH125QFAV
- Serial number
- LN-271390-20010801
- Where
- Cody, Wyoming: Other
- Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Mr Heater, made or sold by Enerco Group, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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Emergency room Made Jan 12, 2023, sent to the company Jan 18, 2023, published by CPSC Feb 8, 2023
The product, in the report: Mr Heater 400-18,000btu interior/exterior portable propane heater sold at Tractor Supply and accessory whip assay
On December 20, 2022, Mr Heater propane Buddy Heater and accessory whip burst into flames and burned down our home killing most of our pets and injuring me, my husband, and our 11 year old daughter. Product was being used as directed. Product purchase 11/15/2019.
- Model
- Big Buddy Heaer Lp Portable
- Bought from
- Tractor Supply
- Bought
- Nov 15, 2019
- Where
- York, Pennsylvania: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 11, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Child
- As this report names them
- Brand Mr. Heater Buddy Heater, made or sold by Enerco Group, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received
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No one hurt Made Dec 5, 2022, sent to the company Dec 7, 2022, published by CPSC Dec 21, 2022
The product, in the report: propane heater that attachesto top of tank.
bought two mr. heaters for propane tanks. upon lighting the first one ,it immediatly caught fire. fully engulfed tank and heater.
- Model
- mhs-15t
- Bought from
- home depot
- Bought
- Nov 22, 2022
- Where
- vernon, Connecticut: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 75, Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand mr. heater, model mhs-15t, made or sold by Enerco Group, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Nov 22, 2022, sent to the company Dec 23, 2022, published by CPSC Jan 10, 2023
The product, in the report: Portable heater filter
Caller is reporting that the filter on the propane portable heater exploded causing the seam to break in half leaving a gap so that gas fumes escaped in the air. He stated that if the product was in use, it would have caused property damages, injuries and maybe fatalities. He stated that he purchased the filter about a month ago and installed it on 11/20 for the first time. He stated that the instruction recommends using the filter, but it failed.
Caller stated that he did not contact the manufacturer as yet.
Caller feels that this heater filter is a safety hazard and should be reported.
- Model
- part#f273699
- Serial number
- ec74885-2110810146
- Bought from
- Walmart, Ohio
- Bought
- Nov 6, 2021, about then
- Where
- Zanesville, Ohio: Unspecified
- Who was involved
- Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Mr Heater, made or sold by Enerco Group, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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Death Made Jul 17, 2021, sent to the company Aug 10, 2021, published by CPSC Aug 31, 2021
The product, in the report: Small home heater
Mr. Heater killed my parents carbon dioxide accident
- Where
- Albuquerque, New Mexico: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 8, Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Parent
- As this report names them
- Brand Mr. Heater, made or sold by Enerco Group, Inc.
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No one hurt Made Dec 26, 2017, sent to the company Mar 23, 2018, published by CPSC Apr 6, 2018
The product, in the report: portable propane heater
MR Heater Big Buddy propane heater with hose and regulator on a 20 lb propane tank. When started, the pilot light appeared too large, and before I could turn it off there was a small explosion and the unit caught fire. Extinguished with portable fire extinguisher. I had one of these before and it did the same thing.
- Model
- Big Buddy
- Serial number
- EC-74800-15103199
- Bought from
- manufacturer
- Bought
- Dec 1, 2016, about then
- Where
- Hartville, Missouri: Mobile/
Manufactured Home - Who was involved
- Age 54, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Mr Heater, made or sold by Enerco Group, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Nov 18, 2017, sent to the company Mar 14, 2018, published by CPSC Mar 29, 2018
The product, in the report: Mr. Heater Little Buddy model MH4B stock Number F215100 Bar code on attached tag EC-15100-12023125 Bar code on box 8930115100 Shipping Box says Made in China
I purchased a Mr. Heater Little Buddy Model MH4B on 12/02/12. Bar code on tag EC-15100-12023125. I only expected to use it during hunting season. I have only started it once before when I bought it new. My 2nd time to use was outdoor in 10 degree F. temp. The unit burst into flames. I had to unscrew the propane tank to extinguish the fire or risk starting a brush fire if I threw it away from myself. I know for a fact the tank was securely fastened before lighting. Is this problem similar to the recall on the Big Buddy? Its not safe to use as is. Also note: at the time in 2012 I purchased a 1st little Buddy that I had to return because it would not light. This was the replacement for the 1st defective Little Buddy.
- Model
- MH4B
- UPC
- 8930115100
- Serial number
- EC-15100-12023125
- Bought from
- Gander Mnt, Minnesota
- Bought
- Dec 2, 2012
- Where
- Columbus, Minnesota: Farm/
Ranch - Who was involved
- Age 65, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Mr. Heater, made or sold by Enerco Group, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Mar 27, 2017, sent to the company Jul 24, 2017, published by CPSC Aug 7, 2017
The product, in the report: Propane space Heater Vent free heater
This consumer and her son each purchased a propane use space heater in December 2016 from in Gallipolis, Ohio. She never set her heater up, however her son did sent his up in the garage under his apartment set on the 21’ x 21’ concrete floor in the middle of the floor. The heater was hooked to a 5 ft propane supply via copper tubing and had already used two tanks of the propane but during the third tank and the heater running approximately one week the caller’s son came home to see that the heater was burned and had approximately 6 to 8 inch flames coming from the bottom of the heater. He ran and turned the propane supply off which extinguished the flames. The caller is reporting this as a severe fire and burn hazard due to the fact that if he had not come home when he did then the flames could have become much hotter, their three vehicles in that garage could have exploded and the house could have caught fire. There are no injuries to report The caller and her son took both the heaters back to the seller and received refunds for both heaters. The seller contacted the manufacturer but has at this time not heard back from them.
- Model
- MHVFR30LPTB
- Serial number
- F255468
- Bought from
- Tractor Supply, Ohio
- Bought
- Dec 15, 2016, about then
- Where
- Point Pleasant, West Virginia: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 32, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Child
- As this report names them
- Brand Mr. Heater, made or sold by Enerco Group, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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First aid Made Nov 24, 2014, sent to the company Dec 3, 2014, published by CPSC Dec 17, 2014
The product, in the report: Mr Heater Big Buddy propane MH-18B Serial Number MHC 748000477250
I have a Mr Heater Big Buddy MH-18B Serial number 748000477250. I started up the unit and switched it on high. Large fire erupted over the top of the unit . I contacted Mr Heater they said my unit was not part of a recall for the MH-18b. This is a dangerous condition that could cause additional fire damage and injury.
- Model
- MH-18B
- Serial number
- MHC748000477250
- Bought from
- TSC
- Bought
- Oct 4, 2010, about then
- Where
- Dexter, Michigan: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 59, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Mr Heater, made or sold by Enerco Group, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
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No one hurt Made Jan 21, 2013, sent to the company Jan 29, 2013, published by CPSC Feb 12, 2013
The product, in the report: Mr. Heater Big Buddy propane heater
MrHeater Big Buddy heater started on fire
- Model
- MH18B
- Serial number
- MHC748000510497
- Bought from
- Fleet Farm, Wisconsin
- Bought
- Dec 12, 2009
- Where
- Escanaba, Michigan: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Mr. Heater, made or sold by Enerco Group, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Jan 4, 2013, sent to the company Jan 18, 2013, published by CPSC Feb 4, 2013
The product, in the report: LP Gas Heater
When this heater is set to “pilot” only the pilot light is supposed to work but this units burners still come on and off as if it were turned on. This is the second unit that has had this happen.
- Model
- VF30KBLUELP
- Serial number
- EC 55739-12005215
- Bought from
- Enerco
- Bought
- Dec 5, 2012
- Where
- Bancroft, Iowa: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Mr Heater, made or sold by Enerco Group, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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Hurt, no treatment Made Jan 26, 2012, sent to the company Feb 3, 2012, published by CPSC Feb 17, 2012
The product, in the report: Mr Heater Hero forced air portable propane heater. Black
This was a brand new Mr Heater Hero. There is no safety that prevents the flame from coming on if the fan is not working. The unit was lit and the fan did not start. It overheated catching fire about 45 seconds after lighting. The entire unit was destroyed and continued to burn after the gas was shut off. Fire finally extinguished with a fire extinguisher
- Model
- MH35CLP /
Mr Heater Hero Portable Propane Heater - UPC
- 8930127900
- Serial number
- ln-227900-11010652
- Bought from
- Amazon.com
- Bought
- Jan 25, 2012
- Where
- Dillon, Colorado: Place of Recreation or Sports
- Who was involved
- Age 22, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Friend /
Neighbor / Co-worker - As this report names them
- Brand Mr Heater, made or sold by Enerco Group, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
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