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CPSC, VSM Sewing Inc. Announce Recall of Sewing Machines

U.S. CPSCFireFeb 7, 2006
Recalled Sewing and Embroidery Machine
Recalled Sewing and Embroidery Machine

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Hazard

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

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these sewing machines, and return them to the dealer where purchased for a free repair.

Incidents & 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.

Product description

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 |

Sold on

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

Contact the company

For more information, contact Husqvarna Viking at (800) 446-2333 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's Web site at www.husqvarnaviking.com

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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