Beware of 110v Singer Sewing Machines on Amazon with US plugs

Warning related to Singer Sewing Machines sold by Amazon.

Shopping online for a sewing machine can be tempting with so many deals on Amazon and other marketplaces, but we are receiving more and more reports from customers who purchased Singer machines there and were shocked to find they arrived with US or EU style plugs.

- EU machines – Often supplied with two-pin plugs, requiring adapters to use in UK sockets, non-UK spec, foreign language manuals, no UK warranty.
- US machines – Built for 110v, the US electrical standard. These are not compatible with the UK’s 220–240v mains supply. Plugging them in directly can burn out the motor instantly, create a fire hazard, or even cause electric shock.

Why this is dangerous

- Immediate electrical damage – US machines can fail the moment they’re switched on.
- Fire hazard – Overloading UK circuits with the wrong voltage risks overheating.
- Shock risk – Equipment not designed for UK electrics can put you at personal risk.
- No warranty or service – Non-UK machines are not covered by a UK warranty and cannot easily be repaired by authorised UK service centres.
- Poor performance with converters – Even if you use a step-down transformer, machines often run hot, sluggish, or inconsistently, shortening their lifespan.

It’s not just unsafe – it’s against UK law

UK consumer safety regulations are clear:

- Electrical products sold in the UK must carry the correct UKCA/CE certification.
- They must be supplied with a conforming UK three-pin plug.

Retailers importing and supplying non-compliant machines are breaking UK law. Customers are left with unsafe products, no warranty, and no access to local authorised support.

What this means for you

- If you receive a machine with the wrong plug or voltage, you should return it immediately. You can check the voltage on the back of the machine and normally on the base of the foot controller.
- Using it could damage your home electrics, start a fire, or put you at risk of shock.
- Imported machines are not covered by a genuine UK warranty, so repairs and servicing will not be honoured.

Our reassurance

- Every Singer sewing machine we sell is a genuine UK specification model. UK spec machines are exclusively available via approved UK Singer retailers. and are never available directly to consumers by importing from outside of the UK.
- All are fully compliant with UK safety standards.
- Every machine is fitted with the correct UK three-pin plug.
- Backed by a UK warranty and supported by UK based service centres.

When buying something as important as a sewing machine, it pays to be cautious. If a deal online looks too good to be true, it may come at a much higher cost – not just to your wallet, but to your safety.