[Recalled] Viking "Designer 1" Sewing Machines — The recalled sewing machines were manufactured in 1999, and are white with the… | CPSC 2002-10-08
A safety authority has issued a recall or warning for this item. The confirmed facts from the source notice are laid out below.
Recall details
| Product | Viking "Designer 1" Sewing Machines |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Viking Sewing Machines Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio |
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 03007 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 08 October 2002 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: 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" Hazards: Solder connections in the main power supply of the sewing machines can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
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What to do if you own this product
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