Janome America Inc. Recalls Elna Sewing Machines Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 11237. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The wires inside the sewing machine can short circuit, posing a risk of fire.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the machine and return it to the store where it was purchased for a free repair.
CPSC recall 11237 has the recall date 1 Jun 2011. The notice names the firm Janome America. The recall has about 600 units. The median CPSC recall of 2011 has 12,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Sewing Machines.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | The firm knows of one report of a sewing machine catching fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 600 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves the Elna eXcellence 740 sewing machine. The machine is white and navy with a digital touch panel. "Elna" and "eXcellence 740" are printed on the front of the machine. |
| Product | Sewing machine, About 600, Sewing Machines |
| Sold at | Sewing machine stores nationwide from September 2010 through April 2011 for about $3,000. |
| Importer | Janome America Inc |
| Made in | Japan, Taiwan |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 600Median of 2011: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2011
- 313
- Recalls of 2011 with one of the same hazards
- 26%
- Recalls of 2011 in the category Sewing Machines
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Janome America
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 11237The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 11237. https://recallregister.com/product/687-janome-america-inc-recalls-elna-sewing-machines-due-to-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- 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 11237 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm knows of one report of a sewing machine catching fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Sewing machine stores nationwide from September 2010 through April 2011 for about $3,000.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 11237?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 11237?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 600