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

U.S. CPSCFireOct 8, 2002
Viking Sewing Machine
Viking Sewing Machine

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Hazard

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

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. No injuries have been reported.

Product 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"

Sold on

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

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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