Mr. Heater | Burn Injury

After fire and explosion reports, severe burn injuries and other Mr Heater accidents, Mr. Heater, of Cleveland, Ohio, recalled about 55,000 of their Big Buddy and Tough Buddy portable propane heaters. The valve on the Mr. Heater propane heaters may leak, posing a fire hazard and burn injury risk. At least 26 reports of propane leaks and burn injuries have been reported in years past.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a voluntary recall of Big Buddy and Tough Buddy propane heaters following Mr Heater accidents. The heaters are black with yellow accents around the burner tiles or light gray with red accents. The Mr. Heater logo is printed in the lower right hand corner of the heaters.

According to the National Fire Protection Association, defective home heaters, space heaters, propane heaters, patio heaters, and portable heating equipment are a leading cause of home fires and burn injury accident deaths.

Joe Lyon is a highly-rated product liability lawyer representing plaintiffs nationwide in consumer product liability and product defect cases. Victims of Mr Heater accidents and other defective home heater products can contact us at (513) 381-2333 and file personal injury claims against negligent companies.

Mr Heater Recalls & Defective Portable Heaters

The following companies have recalled home heaters, space heaters, patio heaters, and propane heaters for posing fire hazards and burn injury risks to consumers:

• Vornado Air
• Sunbeam Holmes
• Kenmore
• Lifesmart Lifepro portable heater
• Optimus
• Aloha Breeze
• Lasko
• Flow Pro
• Airtech
• Comfort Essentials
• Ritchie Immersion Heaters
• Maxi-heat

Mr Heater Accidents & Product Liability Lawsuits

The Lyon Firm has experience filing personal injury and product liability lawsuits following injuries caused by portable heaters, space heaters, heater fans, propane heaters, and patio heaters that are poorly designed, faulty, and defective.

Joe Lyon is dedicated to advocating for the consumer and making American homes safer by holding heater companies accountable for the dangers they pose with defective products.

Due to several new Mr Heater explosion reports, The Lyon Firm is investigating burn injury claims on behalf of plaintiffs nationwide. Space heater injury victims may be able to sue a company and recover costs related to medical expenses and damages related to the accident.

What Types of Injuries Are Associated With Mr Heater Products and Other Space Heaters?

Due to sleek designs and various “safety” features, such as anti-tip-over construction and automatic off switches, many consumers may be lulled into a false sense of security when it comes to portable heaters.

However, even with such mechanisms in place, people can still be in great danger of catastrophic injury, as such features can fail, and are often poorly or negligently designed.

Common injuries associated with space heaters such as Mr Heater models can include:

• Severe burns
• Smoke inhalation
• Lung damage
• Toxic exposure (from burning chemicals)
• Scarring and disfigurement

You may be wondering, “Are Buddy heaters safe indoors?” While they are designed for indoor use, the risks and issues mentioned can create serious dangers for users.

Due to the fact that such fires often happen in small, enclosed spaces, the injuries resulting from such incidents can be severe. Space heaters can set fire to nearby objects such as clothing or blankets. A majority of space heater fire burns involve burns to the hand and extremities.

Space heaters can cause fatalities as well. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has listed heating equipment as the second-leading cause of fires in the U.S., and the third-leading cause of home fire fatalities. If you were involved in a space heater fire that caused the death of a loved one, you may need to file a wrongful death lawsuit.

At The Lyon Firm, we have extensive experience handling cases involving Mr Buddy Heater deaths and other related incidents.

What Types of Financial Compensation Are Available in a Space Heater Fire Lawsuit?

Victims of space heater fire injuries may be entitled to significant financial coverage for the losses they experience. Such compensation can cover costs like:

• Hospital and medication bills
• Reconstructive surgery
• Ongoing therapy and treatment
• Medical costs not normally covered by insurance
• Property damage
• Lost wages
• Loss of the ability to generate income
• Wrongful death costs, where applicable

While such financial assistance can never fully undo the injuries or losses, they can help put the victim back on the right track toward what they need for their recovery.

The amount recovered depends on many factors, including the severity of the injuries as well as the skill and experience of the lawyer who handles the case. Thus, it’s important to work with an attorney who has proven experience in these types of cases.

Why File a Heater Burn Injury Case?

Many product liability and consumer safety cases have had a positive impact on public health and safety, and we have witnessed improved lives and future burn injuries prevented as space heater companies are forced to remove dangerous products and change designs and warnings as a result of litigation.

Compensation is also available when serious burn injuries are sustained as a direct result of a dangerous consumer product. Contact a lawyer to review your heater burn injury case as soon as possible.