Critical Alert
DIY Cold Plunge Recalls Sauna Heater Kits Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire Hazard
This recall is associated with reported fatalities. Consumers should take immediate action.
Source: CPSC
CriticalRecall #26349
DIY Cold Plunge Recalls Sauna Heater Kits Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire Hazard
Plunge Buddy LLC, doing business as DIY Cold Plunge, of North Mankato, Minnesota · DIY Sauna Heater Kits
Product Description
This recall involves the DIY Sauna Heater Kit. The product is a do-it-yourself kit for consumers to assemble a heating fixture with four heat-lamp bulbs (sold separately) and a metal enclosure intended for use in a separate do-it-yourself sauna enclosure, for which carpentry plans are sold separately. The Sauna Heater Kit includes a stainless steel cage (which weighs about 16 lbs., and measures 12"H x 12"W x 8"D when assembled), screws/bolts for assembly, four ceramic bulb sockets, three wire connectors, two ground pigtails, and a three-prong power cord. The recalled Sauna Heater Kit is intended to attach to a customer-built wood frame.
Hazard
Electrical conductors within the sauna heater kits can overheat, posing a fire hazard and risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled Sauna Heater Kit immediately and register at www.diycoldplunge.com/pages/recall for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to submit written and photo proof that the product has been destroyed/disposed of or request a prepaid shipping label to return the product.
Refund
Reported Injuries
The firm has received 12 reports of units overheating. No fires or injuries have been reported.
411 Press Analysis
Plunge Buddy LLC, doing business as DIY Cold Plunge, of North Mankato, Minnesota is recalling about 675 (in addition, about 14 were sold in canada) of DIY Sauna Heater Kits following reports of fatalities linked to the product. The CPSC announced this recall on March 26, 2026. Electrical conductors within the sauna heater kits can overheat, posing a fire hazard and risk of serious injury or death. This is among the most serious recall classifications issued by the CPSC. Consumers are urged to stop use immediately and obtain a full refund. Anyone who has experienced problems with this product should file a report with the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov in addition to contacting the manufacturer.
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