DIY Sauna Heater Kits Recall

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 08, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

1. Recall Summary
This recall involves the DIY Sauna Heater Kit, a do-it-yourself product intended for consumers to assemble a heating fixture. The kit is designed for use within a separate do-it-yourself sauna enclosure, for which carpentry plans are sold separately. The recall was initiated by Plunge Buddy LLC, doing business as DIY Cold Plunge, of North Mankato, Minnesota. The recall was published on March 26, 2026, and last updated on March 27, 2026. The recall number is 26349.

2. Affected Products
The recalled product is the DIY Sauna Heater Kit. The kit includes a stainless steel cage (weighing approximately 16 lbs., measuring 12 inches high by 12 inches wide by 8 inches deep when assembled), screws and bolts for assembly, four ceramic bulb sockets, three wire connectors, two ground pigtails, and a three-prong power cord. The kit is intended to attach to a customer-built wood frame. The heat-lamp bulbs are sold separately. Approximately 675 units were sold in the United States, and about 14 units were sold in Canada. The product was sold online at www.diycoldplunge.com from March 2025 through February 2026 for between $400 and $500. The manufacturer is located in the United States.

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.

4. Consumer Action Required
Consumers should stop using the recalled Sauna Heater Kit immediately. Consumers must register at www.diycoldplunge.com/pages/recall for a full refund. As part of the remedy process, 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 must follow the instructions provided by the firm to receive the refund, which includes either providing proof of destruction/disposal or returning the product using a 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. For Canadian consumers, additional information is available at the Health Canada recall notice linked at recalls-rappels.canada.ca.

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