Frozen Carbonated Beverage Dispensers Recalled by IMI
Frozen Carbonated Beverage Dispensers Recalled by IMI Cornelius Due to Fire Hazard
Why was Frozen Carbonated Beverage Dispensers Recalled by IMI recalled?
A problem with the dispenser's florescent lamp can cause electrical arcing, which poses a fire hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. 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
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Frozen Carbonated Drink Dispensers
- Company
- IMI Cornelius, of Osseo, Minn.
- Quantity
- About 8,000 (This recall was first announced in Sept. 2004)
- 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.
- Recall date
- July 26, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- IMI Cornelius has received five reports of smoldering or fire involving the dispenser's florescent lamp. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.