DIY Sauna Heater Kits Recall

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 04, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

1. Recall Summary
This recall involves the DIY Sauna Heater Kit, a do-it-yourself product for consumers to assemble a heating fixture. The kit is intended for use in a separate do-it-yourself sauna enclosure, for which carpentry plans are sold separately. The product includes a stainless steel cage (weighing approximately 16 lbs., measuring 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 designed to attach to a customer-built wood frame. The recall was initiated by Plunge Buddy LLC, doing business as DIY Cold Plunge, of North Mankato, Minnesota. The recall number is 26349, and the recall date is March 26, 2026.

2. Affected Products
The recalled product is the DIY Sauna Heater Kit. Approximately 675 units were sold in the United States, and an additional 14 units were sold in Canada. The kits were sold online at www.diycoldplunge.com from March 2025 through February 2026 for between $400 and $500. The product is manufactured in the United States. No specific model numbers or UPCs are listed in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information
The hazard identified in the recall notice is that electrical conductors within the sauna heater kits can overheat, posing a fire hazard and risk of serious injury or death. The firm has received 12 reports of units overheating. No fires or injuries have been reported as of the recall date.

4. Consumer Action Required
Consumers should stop using the recalled Sauna Heater Kit immediately. Consumers must register at www.diycoldplunge.com/pages/recall to initiate the remedy process. As part of the remedy, consumers will be asked to submit written and photo proof that the product has been destroyed or disposed of, or they may request a prepaid shipping label to return the product.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy is a full refund. Consumers who register at the recall website will receive instructions on how to obtain the refund after providing the required proof of destruction/disposal or after returning the product using the prepaid shipping label.

6. Contact Information
Consumers may contact DIY Cold Plunge by email at orders@diycoldplunge.com or online at www.diycoldplunge.com/pages/recall. Alternatively, consumers can visit www.diycoldplunge.com and click on “Recall Information” at the bottom of the page for more information. Additional information is available from Health Canada at the recall notice URL: https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/diy-sauna-heater-kits-recalled-due-fire-hazard. The CPSC recall notice is available at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/DIY-Cold-Plunge-Recalls-Sauna-Heater-Kits-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fire-Hazard.

Note: No information is provided in the source data regarding specific model numbers, UPCs, or the number of units sold in Canada beyond the 14 units noted. No additional retailers or distributors are listed. No injuries have been reported. The recall notice does not specify a timeline for the refund process beyond the requirement to register and provide proof.

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