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Frozen Carbonated Beverage Dispensers Recalled by IMI Cornelius Due to Fire Hazard

Name: Frozen Carbonated Beverage Dispensers Recalled by IMI Cornelius Due to Fire Hazard
Brand: IMI Cornelius, of Osseo, Minn.
SKU: CPSC-07564
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: July 26, 2007Recall ID: 07564Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

A problem with the dispenser's florescent lamp can cause electrical arcing, which poses a fire hazard to consumers.

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

Frozen Carbonated Drink Dispensers

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Frozen-Carbonated-Beverage-Dispensers-Recalled-by-IMI-Cornelius-Due-to-Fire-Hazard
Title	Frozen Carbonated Beverage Dispensers Recalled by IMI Cornelius Due to Fire Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/77a43a808e8a493bba8428d54b1e5bad.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Recalled 2-valve Drink Dispenser
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/5fb79c0d26b34ac096e2f2d660191941.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Recalled 4-valve Drink Dispenser
Hazards › Name	A problem with the dispenser's florescent lamp can cause electrical arcing, which poses a fire hazard to consumers.
Injuries › Name	IMI Cornelius has received five reports of smoldering or fire involving the dispenser's florescent lamp. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Products › Name	Frozen Carbonated Drink Dispensers
Products › Type	Water & Drink Dispensers
Products › Category I D	2229
Products › Number Of Units	About 8,000 (This recall was first announced in Sept. 2004)
Recall I D	3837
Remedies › Name	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.
Retailers › Name	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.
Recall Date	2007-07-26T00:00:00
Description	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.
Recall Number	07564
Manufacturers › Name	IMI Cornelius, of Osseo, Minn.
Consumer Contact	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
Last Publish Date	2014-05-23T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	United States

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Recalling FirmIMI Cornelius, of Osseo, Minn.

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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