DIY Cold Plunge Recalls Sauna Heater Kits Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2026-03-26). Hazards: fire, burn, injury. About 675 units in the US and 14 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 26349 |
| Published | 2026-03-26 |
| Last updated | 2026-03-27 |
| Products | DIY Sauna Heater Kits |
| Firm named in the title | DIY Cold Plunge |
| Firms | Plunge Buddy LLC, doing business as DIY Cold Plunge, of North Mankato, Minnesota (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 675 |
| Units (Canada) | 14 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn, injury |
| Remedy classes | refund, dispose, stop use |
| Trade facets | hvac |
| Sold | Online at www.diycoldplunge.com from March 2025 through February 2026 for between $400 and $500. |
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.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 12 reports of units overheating. No fires or injuries have been reported.
Linked notices
Linked because one agency's notice cites the other's.
- DIY Sauna Heater Kits recalled due to fire hazard (Health Canada)
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