CPSC2002-10-08
CPSC, Viking Sewing Machines Inc. Announce Recall of Sewing Machines
Viking Sewing Machines Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio
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.
Sold at
Independent sewing machine dealers sold the recalled machines nationwide, from January 1999 to January 2000, for between $5,500 and $6,000.
Affected count
About 11,800
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Viking "Designer 1" Sewing Machines
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Viking at (800) 446-2333 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Viking-Sewing-Machines-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Sewing-MachinesDon't want to check this manually?
We email you a Sunday digest of new federal recalls relevant to parents — free, no credit card. Or upgrade to as-it-happens alerts for the brands you actually own.
Get the Sunday Brief