The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09771·Announced 2009-09-24

IMI Cornelius Recalls Commercial Juice Dispensers Due to Fire Hazard

IMI Cornelius is recalling about 14,000 commercial juice dispensers because fraying wiring can cause the transformer to overheat, posing a fire hazard.

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 fire hazard where a transformer smoldering was reported, but no injuries or property damage have been reported, fitting the criteria for a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

IMI Cornelius, of Osseo, Minn., is recalling about 14,000 Quest Commercial Juice Dispensers. The recalled units have two or four dispensing valves with an illuminated or opaque rounded front cover. The recall is due to a fire hazard caused by fraying of the wiring within the wiring harness, which can cause the juice dispenser's transformer to overheat.

IMI Cornelius has received one report of a transformer smoldering and smoking. No injuries or property damage have been reported. The dispensers were sold to commercial customers for installation in hospitality and other food service establishments nationwide from February 2001 through August 2006. The 2-flavor units sold for about $2,000 and the 4-flavor units for about $3,200.

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, customers should immediately stop using the unit and contact IMI Cornelius. IMI Cornelius is contacting all customers directly to provide a free repair kit. For additional information, call IMI Cornelius at (800) 344-3801 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.cornelius.com.

The recalled product

Product
Quest Commercial Juice Dispensers
Manufacturer
IMI Cornelius, of Osseo, Minn.
Category
Consumer Product — Commercial Kitchen Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
14,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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