Frozen Carbonated Beverage Dispensers Recalled by IMI Cornelius Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 07564 · Jul 26, 2007 · IMI Cornelius
8,000
units affected
8,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07564
- Date
- Jul 26, 2007
- Company
- IMI Cornelius
- Units affected
- 8,000
- Product
- Frozen Carbonated Drink Dispensers
- Product type
- Water & Drink Dispensers
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
A problem with the dispenser's florescent lamp can cause electrical arcing, which poses a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- IMI Cornelius has received five reports of smoldering or fire involving the dispenser's florescent lamp. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled frozen carbonated drink dispensers?
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.
What is the hazard?
A problem with the dispenser's florescent lamp can cause electrical arcing, which poses a fire hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.