Elna recalls white and navy digital touch panel sewing machines with model eXcellence 740 due to fire risk from internal wire short circuits. Return to store for free repair.
The wires inside the sewing machine can short circuit, posing a risk of fire.
Elna is recalling its eXcellence 740 sewing machines because internal wires can short circuit and cause fire. This affects machines sold with white and navy color and digital touch panels. Owners should stop using and return the machine for a free repair.
Internal wires in the sewing machine can short circuit, which may lead to fire. This hazard occurs when the machine is plugged in and in normal use, as the wires are exposed and can become damaged.
Owners of Elna eXcellence 740 sewing machines with white and navy color and digital touch panels are affected. People using these machines at home are most at risk due to fire hazard.
Look for the Elna eXcellence 740 model with white and navy color and a digital touch panel. The brand and model are printed on the front of the machine.
Immediately unplug and stop using the sewing machine to prevent fire risk.
Take the machine to the store where it was purchased for a free repair.
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the machine and return it to the store where it was purchased for a free repair.
The internal wires can short circuit, posing a fire risk. This affects machines with white and navy color and digital touch panels.
Check for the Elna eXcellence 740 model with white and navy color and a digital touch panel printed on the front.
Immediately unplug and stop using it, then return it to the store where it was purchased for a free repair.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Elna to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 687 — Elna Sewing machine Hello, I own a Sewing machine that is covered by recall 687 from Elna. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the machine and return it to the store where it was purchased for a free repair. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
