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CPSCRecalled Oct 8, 2002 · #03007

CPSC, Viking Sewing Machines Inc. Announce Recall of Sewing Machines

Hazard

Solder connections in the main power supply of the sewing machines can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

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Description

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 details

Product
Viking "Designer 1" Sewing Machines
Type
Sewing Machines
Manufacturer
Viking Sewing Machines Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Independent sewing machine dealers sold the recalled machines nationwide, from January 1999 to January 2000, for between $5,500 and $6,000.
Made in
United States

What you should do

Consumers should return the recalled sewing machines to the place where purchased, to receive a free replacement power supply component.

View the official CPSC notice