CPSC2006-02-07
CPSC, VSM Sewing Inc. Announce Recall of Sewing Machines
VSM Group AB of Husqvarna, Sweden
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.
Sold at
Independent sewing machine dealers nationwide from January 1999 through December 2004 for between $5,500 and $6,000.
Affected count
About 55,000
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
Sweden
Products
Husqvarna Viking Designer I Sewing and Embroidery Machines
Consumer contact
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-VSM-Sewing-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Sewing-MachinesDon't want to check this manually?
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