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Fire / OverheatingFebruary 7, 2006CPSC #06082

CPSC, VSM Sewing Inc. Announce Recall of Sewing Machines

Product
Sewing Machines
Units affected
55,000
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

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 |

Hazard

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

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.

Made in

Sweden

Where it was sold

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

Photos

Recalled Sewing and Embroidery Machine
View official CPSC recall

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