IMI Cornelius · Recalled
CPSC, IMI Cornelius Announce Recall to Repair Frozen Carbonate Drink Dispensers
The motor drive can overheat and cause the liquid contents to become hot. If this happens, the dispenser's nozzle can break and expose consumers to the hot liquid, posing a risk of burns.
- Units
- About 990
- Reports
- 3
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- —
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall includes IMI Cornelius Pinnacle FCB frozen carbonate beverage dispensers manufactured between May 2002 and June 2004 with a specific motor drive system. The units contain two or four dispensing valves and come in various color combinations. The names "Cornelius," "FCB," and "Pinnacle" are located on identification plates on the unit's right-side panel. Cornelius is notifying customers of the serial numbers of affected units sold to them.
The file
- Sold at
- Fast-food restaurants, discount department and convenience stores nationwide, between May 2002 and June 2004.
- Product type
- Water & Drink Dispensers
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- IMI Cornelius, of Anoka, Minn.
Incident log
IMI Cornelius has received three reports of the nozzle separating. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Owners of the drink dispensers should discontinue use and contact IMI Cornelius. The company will send a customer service representative to repair the product free of charge or provide the owners with a modification and instruction kit.
Call IMI Cornelius toll-free at (800) 464-4281 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.cornelius.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated SEP 17 2004; last revised APR 23 2025.