CPSC, Viking Sewing Machines Inc. Announce Recall of Sewing Machines
BurnFire
The hazard
Solder connections in the main power supply of the sewing machines can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents 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.
What to do now
Consumers should return the recalled sewing machines to the place where purchased, to receive a free replacement power supply component.
Contact: For additional information, contact Viking at (800) 446-2333 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
About this recall
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"
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC