Janome America Inc. Elna Sewing Machines recall: Fire Hazard
Janome America Inc. Recalls Elna Sewing Machines Due to Fire Hazard
Why was Janome America Inc. Elna Sewing Machines recalled?
The wires inside the sewing machine can short circuit, posing a risk of fire.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the machine and return it to the store where it was purchased for a free repair. Contact: For additional information, contact Janome America at (800) 631-0183 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.elnausa.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Sewing machine
- Company
- Janome America Inc. of Mahwah, N.J.
- Quantity
- About 600
- Sold at
- Sewing machine stores nationwide from September 2010 through April 2011 for about $3,000.
- Recall date
- June 1, 2011
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm knows of one report of a sewing machine catching fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.