VSM Sewing Inc. Recall of Sewing Machines
Husqvarna Viking Designer I Sewing and Embroidery Machines
Date of Recall
2006-02-07CPSC Release Number
06-082Manufactured In
SwedenCompany Phone Number
(800) 446-2333Units
About 55,000Distributor
VSM Group AB of Husqvarna, Sweden, and its subsidiary VSM Sewing Inc. (Husqvarna Viking), of Westlake, OhioSold By
Independent sewing machine dealers nationwide from January 1999 through December 2004 for between $5,500 and $6,000.Problem/Hazard
Electrical arcing can occur in the machine's power supply, posing a risk of fire.Injuries/Incidents
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.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 |
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these sewing machines, and return them to the dealer where purchased for a free repair.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.comRecall Comments
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