Janome America Inc. · Recalled
Janome America Inc. Recalls Elna Sewing Machines Due to Fire Hazard
The wires inside the sewing machine can short circuit, posing a risk of fire.
- Units
- About 600
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $3,000
- Remedy
- Repair
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Sewing machine stores nationwide from September 2010 through April 2011 for about $3,000.
- Product type
- Sewing Machines
- Made in
- Japan, Taiwan
- Recalled by
- Janome America Inc. of Mahwah, N.J.
Incident log
The firm knows of one report of a sewing machine catching fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the machine and return it to the store where it was purchased for a free repair.
For additional information, contact Janome America at (800) 631-0183 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.elnausa.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JUN 01 2011; last revised JUL 06 2016.