DIY Sauna Heater Kits recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

March 26, 2026

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

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

Recall number

26349

Brand / firm

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

Sold / distributed

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

Why it was recalled

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

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.