Husqvarna Viking Designer I Sewing and Embroidery Machines
CPSC Recall #06-082 — February 6, 2006
Product
Husqvarna Viking Designer I Sewing and Embroidery Machines
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), VSM Group AB of Husqvarna, Sweden, and its subsidiary VSM Sewing Inc. (Husqvarna Viking), of Westlake, Ohio, are recalling about 55,000 Husqvarna Viking Designer I Sewing and Embroidery Machines. Electrical arcing can occur in the machine's power supply, posing a risk of fire.Name of Product: Husqvarna Viking Designer I Sewing and Embroidery MachinesUnits: About 55,000Manufacturer/Distributor: VSM Group AB of Husqvarna, Sweden, and its subsidiary VSM Sewing Inc. (Husqvarna Viking), of Westlake, OhioHazard: Electrical arcing can occur in the machine's power supply, posing a risk of fire.Incidents/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.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 withEnding with00 or 61923314250, 1, 3, 4 or 961, 3 or 471, 2 or 482 or 491 or 5Sold at: Independent sewing machine dealers nationwide from January 1999 through December 2004 for between $5,500 and $6,000.Manufactured in: SwedenRemedy: 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.com.
Hazard
Electrical arcing can occur in the machine's power supply, posing a risk of fire.
Incidents / 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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these sewing machines, and return them to the dealer where purchased for a free repair.
Units Affected
About 55,000
Sold At
Independent sewing machine dealers nationwide from January 1999 through December 2004 for between $5,500 and $6,000.
Manufacturer
VSM Group AB of Husqvarna, Sweden, and its subsidiary VSM Sewing Inc. (Husqvarna Viking), of Westlake, Ohio
Manufactured In
Sweden