CPSC, IMI Cornelius Announce Recall to Repair Frozen Carbonate Drink Dispensers
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2781.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2781.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Fast-food Restaurants, Discount Department And Convenience Stores Nationwide, Between May 2002 And June 2004. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2781.
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
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Fast-food Restaurants, Discount Department And Convenience Stores Nationwide, Between May 2002 And June 2004. Recall FAQ
Fast-food Restaurants, Discount Department And Convenience Stores Nationwide, Between May 2002 And June 2004. is the subject of a consumer products recall: CPSC, IMI Cornelius Announce Recall to Repair Frozen Carbonate Drink Dispensers. The notice was published on September 17, 2004 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 990 units are potentially affected.