Frozen Carbonated Beverage Dispensers Recalled by IMI Cornelius Due to Fire Hazard

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

Recall #: 07564
Affected scope: About 8,000 (This recall was first announced in Sept. 2004)

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Imi Cornelius, of Osseo, Minn. recalled The frozen drink dispensers have two or four dispensing valves and are made of stainless ….

Frozen Carbonated Beverage Dispensers Recalled by IMI Cornelius Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Imi Cornelius, of Osseo, Minn. in July 26, 2007. Reason: A problem with the dispenser's florescent lamp can cause electrical arcing, which poses a fire hazard to cons…. Remedy: Customers should immediately stop using the recalled dispensers unless the florescent lam…. Verify recall #07564 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Imi Cornelius, of Osseo, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-A problem with the dispenser's florescent lamp can cause electrical arcing, which poses a fire hazard to cons….

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agency class: July 26, 2007
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #07564 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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.

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	07564
Date reported	July 26, 2007
Date initiated	July 26, 2007
Recalling firm	Imi Cornelius, of Osseo, Minn.
Affected scope	About 8,000 (This recall was first announced in Sept. 2004)
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

Customers should immediately stop using the recalled dispensers unless the florescent lamp has been removed. IMI Cornelius is con…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

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

What should consumers do? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 26, 2007. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 07564.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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