Sauna By Airwall Recalls Infra-Red Sauna Rooms Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 08584 · Jun 12, 2008 · Sauna By Airwall
225
units affected
225
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08584
- Date
- Jun 12, 2008
- Company
- Sauna By Airwall
- Units affected
- 225
- Product
- Infra-Red Sauna Rooms
- Product type
- Saunas
- Hazard
- Fire
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)
What can happen
The heating unit and fuse can fail, leading to overheating of the saunas. This defect can result in a serious fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled infra-red sauna rooms?
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 is 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.