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Product recall · CPSCJune 12, 2008Serious
Sauna By Airwall Infra-Red Sauna Rooms
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
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 Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
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What to do
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.
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)
Details
- Units affected
- About 225
- Recall date
- June 12, 2008
- Brand
- Xuzhou Waterstar Electronic Co.
- Made or distributed by
- Sauna By Airwall Inc., of Bellflower, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Sauna By Airwall has received four reports of fires resulting in property damage. There have been no reports of personal injury.
Authorized Sauna By Airwall dealers nationwide from November 2006 through April 2008 for between $600 and $4,000.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Sauna By Airwall Recalls Infra-Red Sauna Rooms Due to Fire Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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