Complain about a product or service

Husqvarna Viking Sewing Machines Recalled

February 7, 2006
About 55,000 Husqvarna Viking sewing and embroidery machines are being recalled. Electrical arcing can occur in the machine’s power supply, posing a risk of fire.

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.

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:

Independent sewing machine dealers nationwide sold the machines from January 1999 through December 2004 for between $5,500 and $6,000.

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.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

Report Your Experience
If you've had a bad experience -- or a good one -- with a consumer product or service, we'd like to hear about it. All complaints are reviewed by class action attorneys and are considered for publication on our site. Knowledge is power! Help spread the word. File your consumer report now.

Back to the top