CPSC, VSM Sewing Inc. Announce Recall of Sewing Machines
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2006-02-07). Hazards: fire. About 55,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 06082 |
| Published | 2006-02-07 |
| Last updated | 2024-05-03 |
| Product category | Sewing Machines |
| Products | Husqvarna Viking Designer I Sewing and Embroidery Machines |
| Firm named in the title | VSM Sewing Inc. |
| Firms | VSM Group AB of Husqvarna, Sweden (manufacturer); VSM Sewing Inc. (Husqvarna Viking), of Westlake, Ohio (a subsidiary of the manufacturer) (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | Sweden |
| Units (US) | 55,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Independent sewing machine dealers nationwide from January 1999 through December 2004 for between $5,500 and $6,000. |
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 |
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 and 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.
Machine access
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