Sauna By Airwall Recalls Infra-Red Sauna Rooms Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 08584 · announced June 12, 2008 · Xuzhou Waterstar Electronic Co · 225 units affected
The product
The recalled infra-red sauna rooms are made of wood and include the following model numbers: IC I, IC II, IC III, IC IV, and IC V. The model number is indicated on the serial plate located on the back of the machine, in the lower right hand corner. IC I (1-Person) Dimensions: 35.5"x41.5"x75"(in) IC II (2-Person) Dimensions: 47"x47"x75"(in) IC III (3-Person) Dimensions: 60"x49"x75"(in) IC IV (4-Person) Dimensions: 69"x53"x75"(in) IC V (Corner) Dimensions: 59"x23.5"x49x75"(in)
The hazard
The heating unit and fuse can fail, leading to overheating of the saunas. This defect can result in a serious fire hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and discard or destroy the product. The firm is out of business, and a remedy is no longer available.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Sauna By Airwall has received four reports of fires resulting in property damage. There have been no reports of personal injury.
Sold at: Authorized Sauna By Airwall dealers nationwide from November 2006 through April 2008 for between $600 and $4,000.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.