CPSC, VSM Sewing Inc. Announce Recall of Sewing Machines
危险说明 Hazard
- Electrical arcing can occur in the machine's power supply, posing a risk of fire.
受影响产品
官方描述 Description
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 |
事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries
- The firm reports three incidents of these machines overheating and catching fire. One incident resulted in extensive smoke damage to a consumer's home, and the other two incidents resulted in minor property damage.
官方补救措施 Remedy
- Consumers should stop using these sewing machines, and return them to the dealer where purchased for a free repair.
消费者联系信息
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 firm's Web site at www.husqvarnaviking.com
相关企业
制造商:VSM Group AB of Husqvarna, Sweden
制造国家/地区:Sweden
经销商:VSM Sewing Inc. (Husqvarna Viking), of Westlake, Ohio (a subsidiary of the manufacturer)
零售商:Independent sewing machine dealers nationwide from January 1999 through December 2004 for between $5,500 and $6,000.