IMI Cornelius Recalls Frozen Carbonate Drink Dispensers for Burn Risk
IMI Cornelius is recalling about 990 frozen carbonate drink dispensers because the motor drive can overheat, causing the nozzle to break and expose users to hot liquid.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of burn injury from hot liquid exposure, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the High severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.
Plain-English summary
IMI Cornelius, of Anoka, Minn., is recalling approximately 990 Pinnacle FCB frozen carbonate beverage dispensers. The recall involves units manufactured between May 2002 and June 2004 that feature a specific motor drive system. These dispensers contain two or four dispensing valves and are identified by the names "Cornelius," "FCB," and "Pinnacle" on the right-side panel.
The recall is being issued because the motor drive can overheat, causing the liquid contents to become hot. If this occurs, the dispenser's nozzle can break, exposing consumers to the hot liquid and posing a risk of burns. IMI Cornelius has received three reports of the nozzle separating, but no injuries have been reported.
The affected units were sold to fast-food restaurants, discount department stores, and convenience stores nationwide between May 2002 and June 2004. Owners should discontinue use and contact IMI Cornelius toll-free at (800) 464-4281 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.cornelius.com. The company will send a representative to repair the product free of charge or provide a modification and instruction kit.
The recalled product
- Product
- Frozen Carbonate Drink Dispensers
- Manufacturer
- IMI Cornelius, of Anoka, Minn.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 990
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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