Updated 2026-11-01

Is Mr. Heater a good brand?

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Reliable

No CPSC recalls in the last 36 months.

Mr. Heater makes portable propane heaters such as the Buddy series, and Amazon owners rate them highly. USPTO lists Enerco Group of Ohio as the trademark owner. The CPSC lists 1 recall naming the brand, none in the last three years.

Recall counts are not adjusted for sales volume. How the verdict works

Recalls in 3 years

0

Safety record: Clean. Source: CPSC.

Owner satisfaction

High

From ratings of 20 most-rated products on Amazon.

Trustpilot

Too few reviews

8 reviews, not enough to rate. See on Trustpilot

Search interest

Falling

Monthly Google searches for “mr heater” in the US, Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. Source: Google Ads.

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Mr. Heater 9,000 BTU Portable Buddy Midnight Series Radiant Propane Heater

Mr. Heater 9,000 BTU Portable Buddy Midnight Series Radiant Propane Heater

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Mr. Heater 3,800 BTU Little Buddy Portable Radiant Propane Midnight Edition Heater

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Mr. Heater 4031792 700 Sq. ft. 20000 BTU Comfort Collection Natural Gas & Propane Wall Heater White

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What owners say about Mr. Heater

Verbatim quotes. Trustpilot quotes are the newest positive and negative reviews; they rate the brand's own store and service.

Specs say it should run 3 hours on high and 6 hours on low. Either your cylinders are not empty or something is wrong. Mr. Heater Buddy. Best ...
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The Mr. Heater Buddy burns very clean for a gas heater - it produces very little (by and IH standard) particulate matter, and I've never had any ...
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Focus Camera sold me a malfunctioning camping water heater for dang near $400. They wouldn't help me. I got ahold of Mr. Heater who informed me I was sold a unit that was 3+ years old. They sent me a brand new unit, free of charge. They know how to take of their customers.
5 of 5 stars, Trustpilot review, 2021-05-14
ABSOLUTE GARBAGE! 3 HEATERS IN A ROW OUT OF THE BOX HAVE PILOT AND STAYING LIT ISSUES WITH 20# TANKS! For some reason these frauds have gotten away with known defective units and bad parts. No more a holes you are being sued. Expect class action lawsuit next year people in the news. JOIN
1 of 5 stars, Trustpilot review, 2026-10-17
works for 1 year than throw it in the trash. It's garbage. Rubbish.
1 of 5 stars, Trustpilot review, 2026-04-18

Mr. Heater recalls

  1. 2005
  2. 2005-03-31Kerosene/Propane/Wood Heaters. The valve on the propane heaters can leak, posing a fire hazard, if an ignition source is present. Incidents: Mr. About 55,000 units. CPSC notice

Marked items are within the last 36 months and count in the verdict.

Product-related lawsuits

No product liability or consumer fraud cases naming Mr. Heater found in federal court records.

What to buy from Mr. Heater

Best-rated Mr. Heater products

9,000 BTU Portable Buddy Midnight Series Radiant Propane Heater

9,000 BTU Portable Buddy Midnight Series Radiant Propane Heater

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3,800 BTU Little Buddy Portable Radiant Propane Heater

3,800 BTU Little Buddy Portable Radiant Propane Heater

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10' Propane Hose Assembly

10' Propane Hose Assembly

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Original 540-Degree 45,000 BTU Tank Top Radiant Propane Heater

Original 540-Degree 45,000 BTU Tank Top Radiant Propane Heater

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SereneLife Portable Air Conditioner With Heat & Built-in Dehumidifier 12,000 BTU, Portable Heater & AC For Rooms Up to 5

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Mr. Heater customer service and warranty

Warranty
Terms vary by product. Official warranty page
Phone
1-800-251-0001
Support page
Official support source

Who makes Mr. Heater

Trademark (USPTO)
Enerco Group, Inc. (OHIO, USA); first registered 2009 source
Made in (recalled products)
China 1 (of 1 recalls listing a country)

FAQ

Is Mr. Heater a good brand?

Reliable. No CPSC recalls in the last 36 months. Owner satisfaction on Amazon: High.

How many recalls has Mr. Heater had in the last 3 years?

0 recalls in the last 36 months, according to the CPSC.

Who owns Mr. Heater?

USPTO lists Enerco Group, Inc. (Ohio, USA) as the owner of the Mr. Heater trademark, first registered 2009.

Who makes Mr. Heater?

The Mr. Heater brand belongs to Enerco Group, Inc.. CPSC recall records show Mr. Heater products made in China 1 (of 1 recalls listing a country).

Where is Mr. Heater from?

The Mr. Heater trademark owner, Enerco Group, Inc., is based in Ohio, USA.

Where are Mr. Heater products made?

Recalled Mr. Heater products listed by the CPSC were made in China 1 (of 1 recalls listing a country).

Has Mr. Heater had product recalls?

Yes. The CPSC lists 1 recall for Mr. Heater. The most recent, on 2005-03-31: CPSC, Mr. Heater, Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Mr. Heater "Big Buddy/Tough Buddy" Propane Heaters.

What is the Mr. Heater customer service number?

1-800-251-0001.

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Facts checked 2026-11-02. Brand representatives can send corrections to hello@isagoodbrand.com.

How the verdict works

One formula for every brand, built from public records. We do not test products.

Owner satisfaction

Ratings of the brand's most-rated products on Amazon. High: weighted average of at least 4.5 and no more than 10% of products below 4.0. Medium: at least 4.2 and no more than 30%. Low: everything else.

Safety record

CPSC recalls in the last 36 months: none is Clean, one or two is Some, three or more is Frequent. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Owners / SafetyCleanSomeFrequent
HighReliableGenerally goodMixed
MediumGenerally goodMixedUse caution
LowMixedUse cautionUse caution

Mr. Heater: owner satisfaction High + safety record Clean = Reliable

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