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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 1999-12-07

CPSC, Viking Sewing Machines Recall Sewing Machines

Is my product affected?

Husqvarna Viking sewing machines

  • Brand Viking Sewing Machines Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Viking Sewing Machines model #1+ with "VIKING Husqvarna" labeling are subject to a recall due to a hazard involving the power cord and transformer. When the power cord is removed from the sewing machine's power transformer, loose pins from the transformer can remain in the cord, creating a risk of electric shock. The recall affects machines with serial numbers in the following ranges: 10000001 to 19999991, 20000009 to 29999999, 33600003 to 33699993, and 50000002 to 59999992. The serial number is located on the bottom of the machine.

To address this safety issue, consumers should only unplug the machine from the wall outlet and never remove the power cord from the sewing machine's power transformer. Affected consumers should contact an authorized Viking dealer to arrange for a free safety inspection. If the power transformer is found to be defective, the dealer will replace it at no cost.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

When removing the sewing machine's power cord from the power transformer on the sewing machine, loose pins from the power transformer could remain in the cord, posing a risk of electric shock.

What should I do?

Consumers should only unplug these machines from the wall outlet, and should not remove the power cord from the sewing machine power transformer. Consumers should call an authorized Viking dealer to arrange for a free safety inspection. If needed, the dealer will replace the defective power transformer free of charge.

Details from the source

These model #1+ sewing machines have "VIKING Husqvarna" and "#1+" written on the front of the machine. Consumers should check their sewing machine's serial number, located on the bottom of the machine. The machine is part of the recall if it falls within the following ranges: Serial Number Range between 10000001 and 19999991 Serial Number Range between 20000009 and 29999999 Serial Number Range between 33600003 and 33699993 Serial Number Range between 50000002 and 59999992

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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