DIY Sauna Heater Kits

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.