CPSC, IMI Cornelius Announce Recall to Repair Frozen Carbonate Drink Dispensers

Recalled September 17, 2004 · CPSC recall 04582 · IMI Cornelius

Recalled IMI Cornelius Pinnacle FCB frozen carbonate beverage dispenser

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.

Remedy

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.

Units

About 990

Incidents / injuries

IMI Cornelius has received three reports of the nozzle separating. No injuries have been reported.

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.

What to do

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

Product

Frozen Carbonate Drink Dispensers

Manufacturer(s)

IMI Cornelius, of Anoka, Minn.

Retailers

Fast-food restaurants, discount department and convenience stores nationwide, between May 2002 and June 2004.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →