CPSC, Viking Sewing Machines Inc. Announce Recall of Sewing Machines
CPSC recall 03007. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Solder connections in the main power supply of the sewing machines can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should return the recalled sewing machines to the place where purchased, to receive a free replacement power supply component.
CPSC recall 03007 has the recall date 8 Oct 2002. The notice names the firm Viking Sewing Machines. The recall has about 11,800 units. The median CPSC recall of 2002 has 12,000 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Sewing Machines.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Viking has received two reports of the sewing machine's power supply smoking and one report of a sewing machine catching fire. The fire was contained to the sewing machine. No injuries have been reported. |
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| Units | 11,800 |
| Description | 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" |
| Product | Viking "Designer 1" Sewing Machines, About 11,800, Sewing Machines |
| Sold at | Independent sewing machine dealers sold the recalled machines nationwide, from January 1999 to January 2000, for between $5,500 and $6,000. |
| Manufacturer | Viking Sewing Machines Inc |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 11,800Median of 2002: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2002
- 256
- Recalls of 2002 with one of the same hazards
- 30%
- Recalls of 2002 in the category Sewing Machines
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Viking Sewing Machines
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 7 Dec 1999 | CPSC, Viking Sewing Machines Recall Sewing Machines |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 03007The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 03007. https://recallregister.com/product/2294-cpsc-viking-sewing-machines-inc-announce-recall-of-sewing-machines/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 03007 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Viking has received two reports of the sewing machine's power supply smoking and one report of a sewing machine catching fire. The fire was contained to the sewing machine. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Independent sewing machine dealers sold the recalled machines nationwide, from January 1999 to January 2000, for between $5,500 and $6,000.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 03007?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 11,800
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States