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CPSC, IMI Cornelius Announce Recall to Repair Frozen Carbonate Drink Dispensers

U.S. CPSCBurnsSep 17, 2004
Recalled IMI Cornelius Pinnacle FCB frozen carbonate beverage dispenser
Recalled IMI Cornelius Pinnacle FCB frozen carbonate beverage dispenser

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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.

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.

Incidents & injuries

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

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.

Sold on

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

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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