CPSC, Viking Sewing Machines Inc. Announce Recall of Sewing Machines

Recalled October 8, 2002 · CPSC recall 03007 · Viking Sewing Machines

Hazard

Solder connections in the main power supply of the sewing machines can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should return the recalled sewing machines to the place where purchased, to receive a free replacement power supply component.

Units

About 11,800

Incidents / injuries

Viking has received two reports of the sewing machine's power supply smoking and one report of a sewing machine catching fire. The fire was contained to the sewing machine. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The recalled sewing machines were manufactured in 1999, and are white with the name "Designer 1" printed on the front of the machine. The serial numbers are written on the bottom of the machine. Only serial numbers that fall within the following ranges are included in the recall: Serial numbers beginning with "7" and ending with "2" Serial numbers beginning with "5" and ending with "3" Serial numbers beginning with "4" and ending with "2" Serial numbers beginning with "5" and ending with "0" Serial numbers beginning with "6" and ending with "4"

What to do

Consumers should return the recalled sewing machines to the place where purchased, to receive a free replacement power supply component.

Contact

For additional information, contact Viking at (800) 446-2333 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Product

Viking "Designer 1" Sewing Machines

Manufacturer(s)

Viking Sewing Machines Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio

Retailers

Independent sewing machine dealers sold the recalled machines nationwide, from January 1999 to January 2000, for between $5,500 and $6,000.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →