CPSCGeneral Alert
Frozen Carbonated Beverage Dispensers Recalled by IMI Cornelius Due to Fire Haza...
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 |
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| 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 |