CPSCGeneral Alert
Sauna By Airwall Recalls Infra-Red Sauna Rooms Due to Fire Hazard
Published: June 12, 2008Recall ID: 08584Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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)
Affected Products
Infra-Red Sauna Rooms
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Sauna-By-Airwall-Recalls-Infra-Red-Sauna-Rooms-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Sauna By Airwall Recalls Infra-Red Sauna Rooms Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/50b4a2185ce740eaa1ee37429b158831.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Infra-Red Sauna Rooms |
| Hazards › Name | The heating unit and fuse can fail, leading to overheating of the saunas. This defect can result in a serious fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Sauna By Airwall has received four reports of fires resulting in property damage. There have been no reports of personal injury. |
| Products › Name | Infra-Red Sauna Rooms |
| Products › Type | Saunas |
| Products › Category I D | 2111 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 225 |
| Recall I D | 4606 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized Sauna By Airwall dealers nationwide from November 2006 through April 2008 for between $600 and $4,000. |
| Recall Date | 2008-06-12T00:00:00 |
| 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) |
| Distributors › Name | Sauna By Airwall Inc., of Bellflower, Calif. |
| Recall Number | 08584 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Xuzhou Waterstar Electronic Co. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-30T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |