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Product Recall Number: 04-582

Why was IMI Cornelius Pinnacle FCB frozen carbonate beverage dispensers recalled?

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.

IMI Cornelius Pinnacle FCB frozen carbonate beverage dispensers
Here's product recall specific data for IMI Cornelius Pinnacle FCB frozen carbonate beverage dispensers.

  • Product Recall Number: 04-582

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2004-09-16

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: IMI Cornelius Pinnacle FCB frozen carbonate beverage dispensers

  • Description: In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), IMI Cornelius, of Anoka, Minn. is voluntarily recalling about 900 Frozen Carbonate Drink Dispensers. 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. Name of Product: Frozen Carbonate Drink DispensersUnits: About 990Manufacturer: IMI Cornelius, of Anoka, Minn.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.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.Sold by: Fast-food restaurants, discount department and convenience stores nationwide between May 2002 and June 2004.Manufactured In: United StatesRemedy: 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.Consumer 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.

  • Hazard Description: 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.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: New Instructions, Repair

  • Units: About 990

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

  • 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.

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

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: IMI Cornelius, of Anoka, Minn.

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: United States

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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