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

  • Viking Sewing Machine
Name of Product:
Viking "Designer 1" Sewing Machines
Hazard:

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

Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
October 08, 2002
Units:

About 11,000

Consumer Contact

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

Recall Details

Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Viking Sewing Machines Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 11,000 Viking "Designer 1" sewing machines. Solder connections in the main power supply of the sewing machines can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

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.

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"

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

Consumers should return the recalled sewing machines to the place where purchased to receive a free replacement power supply component. For additional information, contact Viking at (800) 446-2333 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

 

Remedy:

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

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.

Sold At:
Independent sewing machine dealers sold the recalled machines nationwide from January 1999 to January 2000 for between $5,500 and $6,000.
Recall number:
03-007

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