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

Recall 26-349 · March 26, 2026 · DIY Cold Plunge

What to doConsumers 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.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
26-349 (CPSC)
Recall date
March 26, 2026
Brand
DIY Cold Plunge
Category
Heaters, fans and air conditioners
Products
DIY Sauna Heater Kits
Hazard
Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire Hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 675 (In addition, about 14 were sold in Canada)
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
March 27, 2026

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • DIY Sauna Heater Kits · About 675 (In addition, about 14 were sold in Canada) units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled DIY Sauna Heater Kit (shown assembled in sauna)
Recalled DIY Sauna Heater Kit (shown assembled in sauna)
Recalled DIY Sauna Heater Kit (product photo from diycoldplunge.com)
Recalled DIY Sauna Heater Kit (product photo from diycoldplunge.com)

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Online at www.diycoldplunge.com from March 2025 through February 2026 for between $400 and $500.; Plunge Buddy LLC, doing business as DIY Cold Plunge, of North Mankato, Minnesota.

Injuries or incidents reported

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

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.

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 75 recalls in the heaters, fans and air conditioners category, 17 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

DIY Sauna Heater Kits (About 675 (In addition, about 14 were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves the DIY Sauna Heater Kit.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on March 27, 2026. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.