CPSC recall · Reported September 17, 2004
CPSC, IMI Cornelius Announce Recall to Repair 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 o…
Imi Cornelius, of Anoka, Minn. recalled This recall includes IMI Cornelius Pinnacle FCB frozen carbonate beverage dispensers manu….
CPSC, IMI Cornelius Announce Recall to Repair Frozen Carbonate Drink Dispensers was recalled by Imi Cornelius, of Anoka, Minn. in September 17, 2004. Reason: The motor drive can overheat and cause the liquid contents to become hot. If this happens, the dispenser's no…. Remedy: Owners of the drink dispensers should discontinue use and contact IMI Cornelius. The comp…. Verify recall #04582 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Imi Cornelius, of Anoka, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-The motor drive can overheat and cause the liquid contents to become hot. If this happens, the dispenser's no….
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- agency class
- September 17, 2004
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04582 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product 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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 04582 |
| Date reported | September 17, 2004 |
| Date initiated | September 17, 2004 |
| Recalling firm | Imi Cornelius, of Anoka, Minn. |
| Affected scope | About 990 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Owners of the drink dispensers should discontinue use and contact IMI Cornelius. The company will send a customer service represe…
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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