February 7, 2006
About 55,000 Husqvarna Viking sewing and embroidery machines are being recalled. Electrical arcing can occur in the machines 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 consumers 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:
| 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 |
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 firms Web site at www.husqvarnaviking.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
