IMI Cornelius · Recalled
Frozen Carbonated Beverage Dispensers Recalled by IMI Cornelius Due to Fire Hazard
A problem with the dispenser's florescent lamp can cause electrical arcing, which poses a fire hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 8,000 (This recall was first announced in Sept. 2004)
- Reports
- 5
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $6,000–$12,000
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
The frozen drink dispensers have two or four dispensing valves and are made of stainless steel with various color combinations. Serial numbers starting with 62xxxxxxxx are included in this recall. The serial number and "Cornelius," "FCB" and "Pinnacle" are printed on the unit's right side panel.
The file
- Sold at
- Fast-food restaurants, discount department stores, movie theaters and convenience stores nationwide from November 2001 through June 2007 for between $6,000 and $7,000 for the two-valve dispensers, and between $10,000 and $12,000 for the four-valve dispensers.
- Product type
- Water & Drink Dispensers
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- IMI Cornelius, of Osseo, Minn.
Incident log
IMI Cornelius has received five reports of smoldering or fire involving the dispenser's florescent lamp. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Customers should immediately stop using the recalled dispensers unless the florescent lamp has been removed. IMI Cornelius is contacting customers directly and is providing a free replacement light assembly. The company will send a representative to install the replacement light assembly free of charge, or provide the owners with a modification and instruction kit.
For additional information, call IMI Cornelius at (800) 238-3600, extension 5, between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site 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 JUL 26 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.
