IMI Cornelius Recalls Juice Dispensers Due to Fire Hazard

Quest Commercial Juice Dispensers

Date of Recall

2009-09-24

CPSC Release Number

09-771

Manufactured In

United States

Units

About 14,000

Manufacturer

IMI Cornelius, of Osseo, Minn.

Sold By

Commercial customers for installation in hospitality and other food service establishments nationwide from February 2001 through August 2006 for about $2,000 (2-flavor unit) or about $3,200 (4-flavor unit).

Problem/Hazard

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

Injuries/Incidents

IMI Cornelius has received one report of a transformer smoldering and smoking. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

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:

Remedy

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 below), customers should immediately stop using the unit and contact IMI Cornelius. IMI Cornelius is contacting all customers directly to provide a free repair kit.

Consumer Contact

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 the firm’s Web site at www.cornelius.com

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