CPSC, Viking Sewing Machines Inc. Announce Recall of Sewing Machines
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2294.
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"
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2294.
Consumers should return the recalled sewing machines to the place where purchased, to receive a free replacement power supply component.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Independent Sewing Machine Dealers Sold The Recalled Machines Nationwide, From January 1999 To January 2000, For Between $5,500 And $6,000. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2294.
For additional information, contact Viking at (800) 446-2333 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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Independent Sewing Machine Dealers Sold The Recalled Machines Nationwide, From January 1999 To January 2000, For Between $5,500 And $6,000. Recall FAQ
Independent Sewing Machine Dealers Sold The Recalled Machines Nationwide, From January 1999 To January 2000, For Between $5,500 And $6,000. is the subject of a consumer products recall: CPSC, Viking Sewing Machines Inc. Announce Recall of Sewing Machines. The notice was published on October 8, 2002 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 11,800 units are potentially affected.