eurolarva
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I know there are a few ice fishermen out there and hunters that are using these heaters. I found this thread in a fishing forum here in minnesota. This is concerning the big buddy heaters. It sounds like this unit can be run on two 1lb disposible propane tanks. When using both the propane bottles freeze and cause them to leak. Here is the release. <br /><br />Big Buddy / Tough Buddy Product stop use notification <br /><br />Mr. Heater is asking you to temporarily stop using your MH18B Big <br />Buddy/Tough Buddy heater. <br /><br /><br />We have recently discovered a possible safety issue with the MH18B <br />heaters. The company has filed a report with the Consumer Products <br />Safety Commission (CPSC), and is working with the Commission on a <br />possible recall. Any recall will be in cooperation with the Commission <br />and can not be done by the company unilaterally. <br /><br /><br />If I can get some information from you, you will be notified as soon as <br />the CPSC has given us final direction. In the mean time, again, please <br />stop using your product. Please provide the following information: