Improving the structural safety of sauna stoves and saunas

Partly implemented

Other accidents Y

Accident

4.9.2017

2017-S55

Recommendation

Harvia, Helo, Narvi and Iki-kiuas, the largest manufacturers of electric sauna stoves in Finland, develop the “user interface” of the sauna stoves in a way that makes the operation of the control knobs understandable, clearly indicates the switching on of the timer and sauna stove to the user, improves the operating ergonomics and provides sufficient safety features for children. These human error prevention features are also required in entry-level sauna stoves.