Sauna By Airwall Recalls Infra-Red Sauna Rooms Due to Fire Hazard
Released: Thursday, June 12, 2008 by CPSC
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Sauna By Airwall Inc., of Bellflower, Calif., is voluntarily 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.
Recall Details
Product
Infra-Red Sauna Rooms
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) |
Hazards
The heating unit and fuse can fail, leading to overheating of the saunas. This defect can result in a serious fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents
Sauna By Airwall has received four reports of fires resulting in property damage. There have been no reports of personal injury.
Remedy
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.
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