CPSCGeneral Alert
Janome America Inc. Recalls Elna Sewing Machines Due to Fire Hazard
Published: June 1, 2011Recall ID: 11237Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The wires inside the sewing machine can short circuit, posing a risk of fire.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Sewing machine
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Janome-America-Inc-Recalls-Elna-Sewing-Machines-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Janome America Inc. Recalls Elna Sewing Machines Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11237.11237.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | The wires inside the sewing machine can short circuit, posing a risk of fire. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm knows of one report of a sewing machine catching fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Sewing machine |
| Products › Type | Sewing Machines |
| Products › Category I D | 68013 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 600 |
| Recall I D | 687 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the machine and return it to the store where it was purchased for a free repair. |
| Importers › Name | Janome America Inc. of Mahwah, N.J. |
| Retailers › Name | Sewing machine stores nationwide from September 2010 through April 2011 for about $3,000. |
| Recall Date | 2011-06-01T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 11237 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Janome America at (800) 631-0183 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.elnausa.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-07-06T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › 1 › Country | Japan |
| Manufacturer Countries › 2 › Country | Taiwan |