CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Viking Sewing Machines Recall Sewing Machines
Published: December 7, 1999Recall ID: 00026bCategory: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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
Affected Products
Husqvarna Viking sewing machines
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2000/CPSC-Viking-Sewing-Machines-Recall-Sewing-Machines |
| Title | CPSC, Viking Sewing Machines Recall Sewing Machines |
| Images › U R L | http://www.cpsc.gov/PageFiles/69628/00026c.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Husqvarna Viking sewing machine |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Husqvarna Viking sewing machines |
| Products › Type | Sewing Machines |
| Products › Category I D | 2120 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,100 |
| Recall I D | 6772 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized Viking dealers sold these sewing machines nationwide, from January 1998 through September 1998, for about $4,000. |
| Recall Date | 1999-12-07T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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 |
| Recall Number | 00026b |
| Manufacturers › Name | Viking Sewing Machines Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio |
| Consumer Contact | For additional questions, contact Viking at (800) 446-2333 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-05-13T00:00:00 |