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Old 06-02-2011, 05:37 AM
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If this is posted in the wrong section my apologies. I just thought this was worth passing on regarding a recall.

NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 1, 2011
Release #11-237

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 631-0183
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Janome America Inc. Recalls Elna Sewing Machines Due to Fire Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Sewing machine

Units: About 600

Importer: Janome America Inc. of Mahwah, N.J.

Hazard: The wires inside the sewing machine can short circuit, posing a risk of fire.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm knows of one report of a sewing machine catching fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

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.

Sold at: Sewing machine stores nationwide from September 2010 through April 2011 for about $3,000.

Manufactured in: Japan and Taiwan

Remedy: Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the machine and return it to the store where it was purchased for a free repair.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Janome America at (800) 631-0183 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.elnausa.com

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11237.html
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Old 06-02-2011, 06:47 AM
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Thank you very much. I just bought a Janome machine but another model (whew). But appreciate your information and help in keeping us all a little safer.
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Old 06-02-2011, 06:53 AM
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I have a Janome 6600. But thanks for the warning.
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Thanks
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thanks glad it wasn't for me. almost wish that it kinda was so that I could upgrade maybe. hehe
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Mine is a Janome 8000, at least a dozen years old but still made me look. Thanks
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I didn't realize that Elna's were still on the market.
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