The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·11237·Announced 2011-06-01

Janome Recalls Elna eXcellence 740 Sewing Machines Due to Fire Hazard

Janome America is recalling about 600 Elna eXcellence 740 sewing machines because internal wires can short circuit, posing a fire risk. One fire incident has been reported.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with one reported incident of a machine catching fire, but no injuries or property damage have been reported, fitting the criteria for a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Janome America Inc. is recalling approximately 600 Elna eXcellence 740 sewing machines due to a fire hazard. The wires inside the machine can short circuit, which poses a risk of fire. The recalled machines are white and navy with a digital touch panel, and "Elna" and "eXcellence 740" are printed on the front.

The company is aware of one report of a sewing machine catching fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported in connection with this recall. The machines were sold at sewing machine stores nationwide from September 2010 through April 2011 for about $3,000 each.

Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the machine. They should return the machine to the store where it was purchased for a free repair. For additional information, consumers can contact Janome America at (800) 631-0183 or visit www.elnausa.com.

The recalled product

Product
Sewing machine
Manufacturer
Janome America Inc. of Mahwah, N.J.
Category
Consumer Product — Sewing Machines
Hazard
Affected units
600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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