Hundreds of popular sauna kits recalled due to fire hazard
Hundreds of DIY Sauna Heater Kits sold nationwide are being recalled for posing fire hazards that could lead to serious injury or death.
North Mankato-based Plunge Buddy LLC, doing business as DIY Cold Plunge, is recalling approximately 675 of its DIY Sauna Heater Kits because electrical conductors within the units can overheat, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission .
The recall, announced March 26, 2026, follows 12 reports of the units overheating.
While no injuries or fires have been reported to date, the firm is urging consumers to stop using the kits immediately.
In addition to the units sold in the United States, 14 kits were sold in Canada, according to recall details .
The do-it-yourself kits were sold online at www.diycoldplunge.com from March 2025 through February 2026 for between $400 and $500.
The product includes a stainless steel cage, four ceramic bulb sockets, three wire connectors, and a three-prong power cord designed to be attached to a customer-built wood frame.
The kits were intended for use with four heat-lamp bulbs, which were sold separately.
Consumers can register for a full refund at www.diycoldplunge.com/pages/recall .
To receive the refund, owners must submit photo proof that the product has been destroyed or disposed of, or they may request a prepaid shipping label to return the product to the manufacturer, according to DIY Cold Plunge .
The stainless steel cage measures approximately 12 inches high by 12 inches wide by 8 inches deep when assembled and weighs about 16 pounds.
The recall specifically involves the heater kit components and does not include the carpentry plans for the sauna enclosure, which were sold separately.
For additional information, consumers can contact DIY Cold Plunge via email at orders@diycoldplunge.com or visit the company website and click on "Recall Information" at the bottom of the page.
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