CPSC, Viking Sewing Machines Inc. Announce Recall of Sewing Machines
CPSC recall 03007 · announced October 8, 2002 · Viking Sewing Machines · 11,800 units affected
The product
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"
The hazard
Solder connections in the main power supply of the sewing machines can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should return the recalled sewing machines to the place where purchased, to receive a free replacement power supply component.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): 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.
Sold at: Independent sewing machine dealers sold the recalled machines nationwide, from January 1999 to January 2000, for between $5,500 and $6,000.
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: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.