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Product Recall Number: 07-564

Why was IMI Cornelius Pinnacle frozen carbonate beverage dispensers recalled?

A problem with the dispenser's florescent lamp can cause electrical arcing, which poses a fire hazard to consumers.

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

  • Product Recall Number: 07-564

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2007-07-25

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

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

  • Description: In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), IMI Cornelius, of Osseo, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 8,000 Frozen Carbonated Drink Dispensers. A problem with the dispenser's florescent lamp can cause electrical arcing, which poses a fire hazard to consumers.Name of Product: Frozen Carbonated Drink DispensersUnits: About 8,000 (This recall was first announced in Sept. 2004)Manufacturer: IMI Cornelius, of Osseo, Minn.Hazard: A problem with the dispenser's florescent lamp can cause electrical arcing, which poses a fire hazard to consumers.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.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.Sold to: 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.Manufactured in: United StatesRemedy: 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.Consumer 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 website at www.cornelius.com.

  • Hazard Description: A problem with the dispenser's florescent lamp can cause electrical arcing, which poses a fire hazard to consumers.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 8,000 (This recall was first announced in Sept. 2004)

  • 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.

  • Remedy: 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.

  • 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.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: IMI Cornelius, of Osseo, Minn.

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: United States

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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