This VERY much surprises me. I have not heard this and I am on MANY sewing machine groups. Singer has been owned by a holding company, SVP, for years, NOT Janome.
I you want a ZZ machine I would look for a Kenmore from the late 60s-mid 70s. Most are all steel (check inside to be sure). I love my 148.1560 and it has a free arm too. Usually these can be bought for $50 or less.
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lovelyl
I don't know how true this is, but I talked to an OSMG who told me Singer hasn't manufactured a sewing machine in several years. He said Janome makes them now and the quality is much better.