DIY Sauna Heater Kits
Recalled by Plunge Buddy LLC, doing business as DIY Cold Plunge, of North Mankato, Minnesota
Consumer product recall
A fire or burn hazard means the product can overheat, catch fire, or cause burns during normal use or charging. Recalls like these are issued to prevent property damage and injuries. Consumers are usually advised to stop using the product right away.
Plunge Buddy LLC, doing business as DIY Cold Plunge, of North Mankato, Minnesota has recalled DIY Sauna Heater Kits, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall was announced on March 26, 2026. It involves a fire or burn hazard.
Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the CPSC record linked further down this page.
What was recalled?
This recall covers DIY Sauna Heater Kits, with approximately About 675 (In addition, about 14 were sold in Canada) affected. The company behind the recall is Plunge Buddy LLC, doing business as DIY Cold Plunge, of North Mankato, Minnesota.
From the official recall notice: “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 whe…”
Why was DIY Sauna Heater Kits recalled?
According to the CPSC, the hazard is described as follows: “Electrical conductors within the sauna heater kits can overheat, posing a fire hazard and risk of serious injury or death.” In plain terms, this recall relates to a fire or burn hazard.
A fire or burn hazard means the product can overheat, catch fire, or cause burns during normal use or charging. Recalls like these are issued to prevent property damage and injuries. Consumers are usually advised to stop using the product right away.
Reported injuries at the time of the recall notice: The firm has received 12 reports of units overheating. No fires or injuries have been reported.
What should you do?
If you think you may have bought DIY Sauna Heater Kits, compare it against the product description and identifying codes before using it.
The official recall notice states: “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.”
About this recall
This recall applies to products sold in the United States. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public CPSC data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the CPSC or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.
Who this recall affects
This recall matters to anyone who bought DIY Sauna Heater Kits. Even if you feel fine, it's worth checking what you have on hand rather than assuming you were missed.
What fire or burn hazard actually means
A fire or burn hazard means the product can overheat, catch fire, or cause burns during normal use or charging. Recalls like these are issued to prevent property damage and injuries. Consumers are usually advised to stop using the product right away.
In this case, the concern applies specifically to DIY Sauna Heater Kits from Plunge Buddy LLC, doing business as DIY Cold Plunge, of North Mankato, Minnesota — not to the wider category of products. Similar items from other brands aren't part of this recall.
How to check whether you have it
On most consumer products, the model and serial number appear on a rating label — usually on the underside, the back panel, inside a battery compartment, or on a sewn-in tag for textiles and children's products. Check the original box if you still have it.
Compare what you find against the product details listed above. If the codes don't match, your item isn't part of this recall.
What to do if you already bought it
Stop using the product now and keep it away from children and pets until it's dealt with.
Follow the remedy in the official notice — typically a free repair kit, replacement, or refund from Plunge Buddy LLC, doing business as DIY Cold Plunge, of North Mankato, Minnesota. You usually do not need a receipt.
Don't resell or donate a recalled product, and don't assume a second-hand version is safe — recalled items circulate for years on resale sites.
Full recall details
- Date reported
- March 26, 2026
- Recall started
- March 26, 2026
What you can do
Check whether any product you have matches the description and codes above. If it does, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Quick answers
Why was DIY Sauna Heater Kits recalled?+
According to the CPSC: Electrical conductors within the sauna heater kits can overheat, posing a fire hazard and risk of…
How serious is this recall?+
Consumer product recall. A fire or burn hazard means the product can overheat, catch fire, or cause burns during normal use or charging. Recalls like these are issued to prevent property damage and injuries. Consumers are usually advised to stop using the product right away.
What should I do if I have DIY Sauna Heater Kits?+
Compare your product against the description and identifying codes on this page. If it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice — this usually means returning it for a refund or discarding it. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Opens the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) data for this recall.
Recall number: CPSC-10679. Information last synced from the CPSC on September 22, 2026.