CPSC, Viking Sewing Machines Inc. Announce Recall of Sewing Machines
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2002-10-08 · 03007
Hazards
Solder connections in the main power supply of the sewing machines can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Recall
Number
03007
Date
2002-10-08
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Viking "Designer 1" Sewing Machines
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Viking Sewing Machines Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio
Retailer(s)
Independent sewing machine dealers sold the recalled machines nationwide, from January 1999 to January 2000, for between $5,500 and $6,000.
Country of manufacture
United States
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"