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CPSC recall · Reported March 26, 2026

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

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

Recall #
26349
Affected scope
About 675 (In addition, about 14 were sold in Canada)
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Plunge Buddy LLC, doing business as Diy Cold Plunge, of North Mankato, Minnesota recalled This recall involves the DIY Sauna Heater Kit. The product is a do-it-yourself kit for co….

DIY Cold Plunge Recalls Sauna Heater Kits Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fir… was recalled by Plunge Buddy LLC, doing business as Diy Cold Plunge, of North Mankato, Minnesota in March 26, 2026. Reason: Electrical conductors within the sauna heater kits can overheat, posing a fire hazard and risk of serious inj…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled Sauna Heater Kit immediately and register at www…. Verify recall #26349 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Plunge Buddy LLC, doing business as Diy Cold Plunge, of North Mankato, Minnesota issued this CPSC recall-Electrical conductors within the sauna heater kits can overheat, posing a fire hazard and risk of serious inj….

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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #26349 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Product 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.

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, 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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Not classified by agency
Status Active
Recall number 26349
Date reported March 26, 2026
Date initiated March 26, 2026
Recalling firm Plunge Buddy LLC, doing business as Diy Cold Plunge, of North Mankato, Minnesota
Affected scope About 675 (In addition, about 14 were sold in Canada)
Distribution Not disclosed
Official source CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using the recalled Sauna Heater Kit immediately and register at www.diycoldplunge.com/pages/recall for a fu…

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  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product 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.. Recalled by Plunge Buddy LLC, doing business as Diy Cold Plunge, of North Mankato, Minnesota. Units affected: About 675 (In addition, about 14 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled?
Electrical conductors within the sauna heater kits can overheat, posing a fire hazard and risk of serious injury or death.
What should consumers 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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 26, 2026. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 26349.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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