The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·06082·Announced 2006-02-07

Husqvarna Viking Designer I Sewing Machines Recalled for Fire Risk

CPSC and VSM Sewing Inc. are recalling Husqvarna Viking Designer I sewing machines due to electrical arcing that poses a fire risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with reported property damage, including extensive smoke damage to a home, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports.'

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and VSM Sewing Inc. are recalling approximately 55,000 Husqvarna Viking Designer I sewing and embroidery machines. The recall is due to a defect in the machine's power supply that can cause electrical arcing, posing a risk of fire.

The firm reports three incidents where the machines overheated and caught fire. One incident resulted in extensive smoke damage to a consumer's home, while the other two resulted in minor property damage. The affected machines have a white plastic exterior and contain the words "Husqvarna Viking" and "Designer I." They were sold at independent sewing machine dealers nationwide from January 1999 through December 2004 for between $5,500 and $6,000.

Consumers should stop using these sewing machines immediately. They should return the machines to the dealer where purchased for a free repair. For more information, consumers can contact Husqvarna Viking at (800) 446-2333 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.husqvarnaviking.com.

The recalled product

Product
Husqvarna Viking Designer I Sewing and Embroidery Machines
Manufacturer
VSM Group AB of Husqvarna, Sweden
Category
Consumer Product — Sewing Machines
Hazard
Affected units
55,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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