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CPSC, VSM Sewing Inc. Announce Recall of Sewing Machines

Recalled February 7, 2006 · CPSC recall 06082 · VSM Sewing

Hazard

Electrical arcing can occur in the machine's power supply, posing a risk of fire.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these sewing machines, and return them to the dealer where purchased for a free repair.

Units

About 55,000

Incidents / injuries

The firm reports three incidents of these machines overheating and catching fire. One incident resulted in extensive smoke damage to a consumer's home, and the other two incidents resulted in minor property damage.

Description

The Husqvarna Viking Designer I sewing and embroidering machines have white plastic exterior and contain the words "Husqvarna Viking" and "Designer I." The recall involves units with serial number, which are located on the bottom of the machine, in the following ranges: | Beginning with - Ending with | 0 - 0 or 6 | 1 - 9 | 2 - 3 | 3 - 1 | 4 - 2 | 5 - 0, 1, 3, 4 or 9 | 6 - 1, 3 or 4 | 7 - 1, 2 or 4 | 8 - 2 or 4 | 9 - 1 or 5 |

What to do

Consumers should stop using these sewing machines, and return them to the dealer where purchased for a free repair.

Contact

For more information, contact Husqvarna Viking at (800) 446-2333 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's Web site at www.husqvarnaviking.com

Product

Husqvarna Viking Designer I Sewing and Embroidery Machines

Manufacturer(s)

VSM Group AB of Husqvarna, Sweden

Distributed by

VSM Sewing Inc. (Husqvarna Viking), of Westlake, Ohio (a subsidiary of the manufacturer)

Retailers

Independent sewing machine dealers nationwide from January 1999 through December 2004 for between $5,500 and $6,000.

Made in

Sweden

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