Bodum recalls 5.9 million French press coffee makers for burn risk
Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 04:51 · Archive
Bodum USA is recalling 5.9 million French press coffee makers after reports that glass carafes can break and cause burn injuries.
Bodum USA, the American subsidiary of a Danish-Swiss coffee hardware company, has recalled 5.9 million French press coffee makers with 8-cup and 12-cup replaceable glass carafes. The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall on 30 October, warning that the glass carafes can unexpectedly break during use, posing a risk of serious burn injuries.
The recalled models include Bistro, Brazil, Caffettiera, Chambord, Crema, Java, Jesper and Kenya. The carafes are particularly at risk of breaking if damaged or cracked, especially when metal spoons are used to stir the coffee. The Bodum name appears on the frame and inner lid of most models and is engraved on the glass carafes.
Bodum has received 70 reports of carafes breaking during use, with 48 of those incidents resulting in burns to consumers. The company said the rate of reported incidents is extremely low relative to the millions of French press makers sold over decades. Bodum is not offering refunds but will provide customers with a plastic stirring spoon and warning label upon request.
The affected coffee makers were sold between 1974 and October 2026 at retailers including Target, Walmart and Amazon.com, as well as coffee and home goods stores nationwide, for approximately fifteen to sixty-five pounds. Consumers who own the recalled models should immediately stop using metal utensils to stir coffee and contact Bodum for a replacement plastic spoon. Bodum can be reached at 888-879-8213 Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, by email at Bodum3302@sedgwick.com, or through its website.
How it is being reported
- Nearly 6 million coffee makers recalled as cracked glass poses burn riskThe Consumer Product Safety Commission says dozens of burn injuries have been reported from carafes breaking during use.New York Post · 30 Oct, 23:59
- Bodum USA recalls 5.9 million French press carafes at risk of breakingBodum USA has recalled 5.9 million 8- and 12-cup French press coffee makers after the glass in dozens of the devices cracked or broke.UPI · 30 Oct, 22:25
- Millions of French press coffee makers recalled due to burn riskProduct safety regulators said the glass carafes can unexpectedly break if they are damaged or cracked, leading to burn injuries.CBS News · 29 Oct, 21:09
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