Safety regulator, VSM Sewing Inc. Announce Recall of Sewing Machines
Recall 06082 · Feb 7, 2006 · VSM Group AB
55,000
units affected
55,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06082
- Date
- Feb 7, 2006
- Company
- VSM Group AB
- Units affected
- 55,000
- Product
- Husqvarna Viking Designer I Sewing and Embroidery Machines
- Product type
- Sewing Machines
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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 |
What can happen
Electrical arcing can occur in the machine's power supply, posing a risk of fire.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these sewing machines, and return them to the dealer where purchased for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- 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.
- Sold at
- Independent sewing machine dealers nationwide from January 1999 through December 2004 for between $5,500 and $6,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled husqvarna viking designer i sewing and embroidery machines?
Consumers should stop using these sewing machines, and return them to the dealer where purchased for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
Electrical arcing can occur in the machine's power supply, posing a risk of fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.