Sauna360 recall affects more than 48,000 infrared and hybrid saunas in the United States and Canada. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has warned about two separate problems: infrared heating panels in some saunas can overheat, creating fire and burn hazards, while Tylö Halmstad and Kiruna hybrid saunas have problems with breaking benches. Following an earlier repair, another 77 reports of broken benches and six reports of injuries were received.
In September 2026, Sauna360 came under the attention of consumer safety authorities in the United States and Canada because of two significant sauna recalls. They involve different models and different defects, but in both cases owners are being instructed to stop using the affected products until the problem has been addressed.
The larger recall involves Finnleo and Tylö infrared and hybrid saunas, as well as certain infrared kits. Approximately 41,580 units are affected in the United States, with another approximately 6,758 in Canada.
Sauna360 Recall linked to overheating infrared panels
The main problem has been identified in the infrared heating panels. Under certain conditions, an electrical short circuit can occur, causing a panel to overheat.
This creates more than a risk of damage to the equipment itself. Excessive heat inside a sauna can lead to a fire and create a burn hazard for users.
The recall covers several Finnleo and Tylö product groups, including IS Series, Hallmark, Sisu and other infrared or hybrid saunas, as well as certain infrared heating kits.
Consumers are advised to stop using the affected infrared function and contact Sauna360 for information about the appropriate remedy.
Several popular models are included
The recalled products include Finnleo IS Series saunas. Models include IS44, IS44-15, IS44-20, IS440-15, IS440-20 and IS565.
The IS565 is a hybrid sauna combining traditional sauna heating with infrared heating panels. This allows users to choose between a traditional sauna experience and infrared heating within the same sauna room.
Systems like these illustrate how technologically sophisticated modern saunas have become. At the same time, additional components mean more individual elements whose safety must be maintained throughout the life of the product.
Overheating incidents have been reported
Information from consumer safety authorities shows that the recall is not based solely on a theoretical risk.
Sauna360 has received reports involving overheating and damage to infrared heating panels. The possibility of an electrical heating component producing excessive heat is the principal reason consumers are being told not to use the recalled equipment until the required safety measures have been completed.
Such a defect is particularly significant in a sauna because the equipment already operates in an environment designed around high temperatures.
A second Sauna360 recall has also been expanded
Another Sauna360 safety issue concerns the benches in Tylö Halmstad and Kiruna hybrid saunas.
These saunas had previously been recalled in the United States because the wooden bench structure could break or detach from the wall. A person sitting or lying on the bench could fall and suffer an injury.
The original remedy involved a repair kit. However, subsequent reports showed that the initial repair did not fully eliminate the hazard.
Another 77 bench failures were reported after the first repair
This is one of the most significant details of the expanded recall.
Following the previously offered repair, Sauna360 received another 77 reports of bench structures breaking. In addition, six injuries were reported.
The consumer safety authority therefore expanded the previous recall and changed the remedy.
This means that owners whose saunas already received the original repair are also being instructed to stop using the affected sauna and contact the company.
The problem is not limited to electronics
The two recalls are also notable because they illustrate two completely different types of modern sauna safety problem.
In one case, the hazard originates in a relatively sophisticated electronic system – the infrared heating panels.
In the other, the problem involves something apparently much simpler – the mechanical construction of a wooden sauna bench.
It is a reminder that sauna safety cannot be reduced to the correct installation of the heater alone. The entire room must be safe, including electrical wiring, heating elements, control systems, ventilation, doors, bench fixings and other structural components.
What should owners of recalled saunas do?
The CPSC guidance is clear: consumers should stop using products included in the recalls according to the instructions for the specific recall and contact Sauna360.
Checking the exact model number is particularly important because visually similar saunas may have been manufactured during different periods, and not every version is necessarily affected.
Owners of Tylö Halmstad and Kiruna saunas should also not assume that the problem has already been resolved simply because an earlier repair kit was installed. The expanded recall also affects previously repaired units.
The recall mainly concerns the North American market
It is important to understand that these recalls have been issued by consumer safety authorities in the United States and Canada. This does not automatically mean that an identical recall procedure applies to every Sauna360 product sold in Europe.
Models, configurations, electrical systems and periods of sale can differ between markets.
Nevertheless, European owners who have one of the named models may wish to check the exact model and serial information and, where necessary, contact the manufacturer or an authorised distributor.
Modern saunas are becoming technologically more complex
In recent years, saunas have incorporated increasing amounts of technology – infrared panels, Wi-Fi controls, sensors, automation and different combinations of heating systems.
These developments offer new possibilities, but they also increase the number of technical systems that must operate safely under very specific conditions involving high temperatures and, frequently, elevated humidity.
A hybrid sauna is a good example. A single room can contain a traditional heater, infrared panels, electronic controls, lighting and other systems. Each component must be designed and installed so that a failure in one system does not create a hazard for the entire sauna.
Sauna safety involves more than the heater
Traditionally, discussions about sauna safety have focused heavily on the heater – clearance from combustible materials, correct chimney installation, ventilation and fire protection.
The Sauna360 recalls demonstrate that this is no longer sufficient in a modern sauna.
An overheating electronic panel can create a fire hazard, while a defective bench structure can cause physical injuries. In both cases, the sauna user may have no obvious indication that a defect exists before an incident occurs.
Manufacturer recalls should therefore be taken seriously even when a particular sauna has apparently operated without problems until now.
Sauna360 Recall is a reminder to check your sauna
More than 48,000 recalled units across North America represent a significant number, but the broader safety message is even more important.
Sauna equipment does not last forever, and even a factory-manufactured, professionally installed sauna can contain a structural or electronic defect. When a manufacturer or safety authority issues a recall, checking the affected model should not be postponed.
Sauna360 Recall simultaneously involves modern infrared technology and one of the simplest components of a sauna – the bench. It is a useful reminder that a safe sauna is not only about the correct temperature and a high-quality heater. The entire system must be safe – from the electrical heating panel to the final bench fixing.
Sources
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission – Sauna360 Recalls Infrared Saunas, Hybrid Infrared Saunas and Infrared Kits Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire and Burn Hazards.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission – Sauna360 Expands Recall of Tylö Halmstad and Kiruna Hybrid Saunas Due to Fall Hazard.
Health Canada – Sauna360 infrared and hybrid sauna recall information.
