Recalls / 2026-03-26

DIY Cold Plunge Recalls Sauna Heater Kits Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire Hazard

26349 · Recalled 2026-03-26 · CPSC page

Recalled DIY Sauna Heater Kit (shown assembled in sauna)

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.

Hazards

Electrical conductors within the sauna heater kits can overheat, posing a fire hazard and risk of serious injury or death.

Reported injuries

The firm has received 12 reports of units overheating. No fires or injuries have been reported.

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
DIY Sauna Heater Kits		About 675 (In addition, about 14 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Manufacturer: Plunge Buddy LLC, doing business as DIY Cold Plunge
Made in: United States
Sold at: Online at www.diycoldplunge.com, $500.

Consumer contact

DIY Cold Plunge by email at orders@diycoldplunge.com or online at www.diycoldplunge.com/pages/recall or www.diycoldplunge.com and click on "Recall Information" at the bottom of the page for more information.

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Recalled DIY Sauna Heater Kit (product photo from diycoldplunge.com)

Source: CPSC recall 26349. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.