Safety regulator, IMI Cornelius Announce Recall to Repair Frozen Carbonate Drink Dispensers
Recall 04582 · Sep 17, 2004 · IMI Cornelius
990
units affected
990
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04582
- Date
- Sep 17, 2004
- Company
- IMI Cornelius
- Units affected
- 990
- Product
- Frozen Carbonate Drink Dispensers
- Product type
- Water & Drink Dispensers
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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 can happen
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.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- IMI Cornelius has received three reports of the nozzle separating. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Fast-food restaurants, discount department and convenience stores nationwide, between May 2002 and June 2004.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled frozen carbonate drink dispensers?
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.
What is the 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.
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.