ELNA eXcellence 740 Sewing Machines

ELNA eXcellence 740 Sewing Machines Recalled

Hazard:  The wires inside the sewing machine can short circuit. This may pose a risk of fire.

Janome Canada Ltd. has received one report of a sewing machine catching fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported.


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.

Affected machines have the following serial numbers located on the machine beside "NO" as depicted in the attached photograph.

Starting with
030117189
030121470
040135729
110008359

Ending with
030117308
030121569
040135798
Approximately 112 units of the affected sewing machines were sold at Elna sewing machine dealers across Canada. 


Remedy:  Consumers should immediately stop using the sewing machine and unplug it from its power source. Take the sewing machine to the Elna authorized dealer where it was purchased for a free repair/update.

For more information, consumers may contact contact Elna Canada at 1-800-661-7397, or visit the firm's website.