CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, IMI Cornelius Announce Recall to Repair Frozen Carbonate Drink Dispensers
Published: September 17, 2004Recall ID: 04582Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Frozen Carbonate Drink Dispensers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-IMI-Cornelius-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Frozen-Carbonate-Drink-Dispensers |
| Title | CPSC, IMI Cornelius Announce Recall to Repair Frozen Carbonate Drink Dispensers |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/IMI-Cornelius-Pinnacle-beverage-dispenser.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled IMI Cornelius Pinnacle FCB frozen carbonate beverage dispenser |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | IMI Cornelius has received three reports of the nozzle separating. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Frozen Carbonate Drink Dispensers |
| Products › Type | Water & Drink Dispensers |
| Products › Category I D | 2229 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 990 |
| Recall I D | 2781 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Fast-food restaurants, discount department and convenience stores nationwide, between May 2002 and June 2004. |
| Recall Date | 2004-09-17T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 04582 |
| Manufacturers › Name | IMI Cornelius, of Anoka, Minn. |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-04-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |