Recalls / 2002-10-08

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

03007 · Recalled 2002-10-08 · CPSC page

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"

Hazards

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

Reported 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.

Remedy

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

Products

Name	Model	Units
Viking "Designer 1" Sewing Machines		About 11,800

Parties

Manufacturer: Viking Sewing Machines Inc.
Made in: United States
Sold at: Independent sewing machine dealers sold the recalled machines nationwide, from January 1999 to January 2000, for, 500, 000.

Consumer contact

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

Source: CPSC recall 03007. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.