June 12, 2008
Sauna By Airwall is recalling about 225 Infra-Red Sauna Rooms. The heating unit and fuse can fail, leading to overheating of the saunas. This defect can result in a serious fire hazard to consumers.
Sauna By Airwall has received four reports of fires resulting in property damage. There have been no reports of personal injury.
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 saunas, made in China, were sold by authorized Sauna By Airwall dealers nationwide from November 2006 through April 2008 for between $600 and $4,000.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and disconnect from power source, and contact the firm for a refund. All known users have been contacted.
For additional information, contact the firm collect at (562) 630-2283 between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or via e-mail at customersupport@saunabyairwall.com
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
