CPSCJune 12, 2008

Infra-Red Sauna Rooms recall: Fire Hazard

Sauna By Airwall Recalls Infra-Red Sauna Rooms Due to Fire Hazard

Why was Infra-Red Sauna Rooms recalled?

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 should I do if I have this product?

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.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Infra-Red Sauna Rooms
Company
Xuzhou Waterstar Electronic Co., Sauna By Airwall Inc., of Bellflower, Calif.
Quantity
About 225
Sold at
Authorized Sauna By Airwall dealers nationwide from November 2006 through April 2008 for between $600 and $4,000.
Recall date
June 12, 2008
Incidents / injuries
Sauna By Airwall has received four reports of fires resulting in property damage. There have been no reports of personal injury.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

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)

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