CPSC, Viking Sewing Machines Recall Sewing Machines
Home product recall 00026b. Announced by CPSC on Dec 7, 1999.
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Dec 7, 1999. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
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.
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What should you 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.
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- How to reach the firm: For additional questions, contact Viking at (800) 446-2333 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Which ones are recalled?
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
About 1,100 units, as CPSC gives them.
Husqvarna Viking sewing machines.
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CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 1 photo on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Made by Viking Sewing Machines Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
- Authorized Viking dealers sold these sewing machines nationwide, from January 1998 through September 1998, for about $4,000.
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Was anyone hurt?
None reported.
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What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Hearth Record wrote these lines.
Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
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