CPSC, IMI Cornelius Announce Recall to Repair Frozen Carbonate Drink Dispensers
CPSC recall 04582 · announced September 17, 2004 · Imi Cornelius · 990 units affected
The product
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 hazard
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.
What to do (per CPSC)
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.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): IMI Cornelius has received three reports of the nozzle separating. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Fast-food restaurants, discount department and convenience stores nationwide, between May 2002 and June 2004.
Consumer contact: 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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.