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CPSC recall · Reported September 24, 2009

IMI Cornelius Recalls Juice Dispensers Due to Fire Hazard

Fraying of wiring within the wiring harness can cause the juice dispenser's transformer to overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Recall #
09771
Affected scope
About 14,000
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Imi Cornelius, of Osseo, Minn. recalled The recalled commercial juice dispensers have two or four dispensing valves with an illum… - a moderate-severity action.

IMI Cornelius Recalls Juice Dispensers Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Imi Cornelius, of Osseo, Minn. in September 24, 2009. Reason: Fraying of wiring within the wiring harness can cause the juice dispenser's transformer to overheat, posing a…. Remedy: Customers should unplug the unit, open the door, and inspect the wire harness in the bott…. Verify recall #09771 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Imi Cornelius, of Osseo, Minn. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-Fraying of wiring within the wiring harness can cause the juice dispenser's transformer to overheat, posing a….

Moderate
severity level
September 24, 2009
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09771 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #09771) was formally reported on September 24, 2009. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Imi Cornelius, of Osseo, Minn. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 14,000.

The documented reason for this recall is: Fraying of wiring within the wiring harness can cause the juice dispenser's transformer to overheat, posing a fire hazard. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Customers should unplug the unit, open the door, and inspect the wire harness in the bottom left corner of the cabinet. If the colored wiring is cut or cracked (see photos), customers should immediat… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 14,000

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

The recalled commercial juice dispensers have two or four dispensing valves with an illuminated or opaque rounded front cover. Dispensers with serial numbers starting with the following characters are included in this recall: 62A0522JT to 62A0540JT 62E0416JT to 62E0441JT 62F0425JT to 62F0453JT 62F0502JT to 62F0553JT 62F0601JT to 62F0631JT 72A0107JT to 72A0148JT 72A0303JT to 72A0350JT 72B0149JT to 72B0151JT 72B0202JT to 72B0252JT 72B0301JT to 72B0351JT 72C0305JT to 72C0352JT 72C0402JT to 72C0413JT 72D0345JT to 72D0353JT 72D0402JT to 72D0413JT 72E0414JT to 72E0424JT 72A0202JT The serial number can be found on the inside of the front door of the dispenser.

Reason for recall

Fraying of wiring within the wiring harness can cause the juice dispenser's transformer to overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Customers should unplug the unit, open the door, and inspect the wire harness in the bottom left corner of the cabinet. If the colored wiring is cut or cracked (see photos), customers should immediately stop using the unit and contact IMI Cornelius. IMI Cornelius is contacting all customers directly to provide a free repair kit.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 09771
Date reported September 24, 2009
Date initiated September 24, 2009
Recalling firm Imi Cornelius, of Osseo, Minn.
Affected scope About 14,000
Distribution Not disclosed
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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 unplug the unit, open the door, and inspect the wire harness in the bottom left corner of the cabinet. If the co…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The recalled commercial juice dispensers have two or four dispensing valves with an illuminated or opaque rounded front cover. Dispensers with serial numbers starting with the following characters are included in this recall: 62A0522JT to 62A0540JT 62E0416JT to 62E0441JT 62F0425JT to 62F0453JT 62F0502JT to 62F0553JT 62F0601JT to 62F0631JT 72A0107JT to 72A0148JT 72A0303JT to 72A0350JT 72B0149JT to 72B0151JT 72B0202JT to 72B0252JT 72B0301JT to 72B0351JT 72C0305JT to 72C0352JT 72C0402JT to 72C0413JT 72D0345JT to 72D0353JT 72D0402JT to 72D0413JT 72E0414JT to 72E0424JT 72A0202JT The serial number can be found on the inside of the front door of the dispenser.. Recalled by Imi Cornelius, of Osseo, Minn.. Units affected: About 14,000.
Why was this product recalled?
Fraying of wiring within the wiring harness can cause the juice dispenser's transformer to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
What should consumers do?
Customers should unplug the unit, open the door, and inspect the wire harness in the bottom left corner of the cabinet. If the colored wiring is cut or cracked (see photos), customers should immediately stop using the unit and contact IMI Cornelius. IMI Cornelius is contacting all customers directly to provide a free repair kit.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 24, 2009. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 09771.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (09771) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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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