DIY Sauna Heater Kits

CPSC Recall #26-349 — March 26, 2026

Recall #26-349 Date: March 26, 2026 Remedy: Refund

Product

DIY Sauna Heater Kits

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.

Incidents / 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. 

Units Affected

About 675 (In addition, about 14 were sold in Canada)

Sold At

www.diycoldplunge.com from March 2025 through February 2026 for between $400 and $500.

Manufacturer

Plunge Buddy LLC, doing business as DIY Cold Plunge, of North Mankato, Minnesota

Manufactured In

United States