Millions of French press coffee makers recalled due to burn risk
Summary
Bodum USA is recalling 5.9 million French press coffee makers because their glass carafes can break and cause burns. The company has received 70 reports of breakage, including 48 reports of burns; customers can contact Bodum for a plastic stirring spoon, but the company is not offering refunds.Key Facts
- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission posted the recall under number 27-055.
- The recalled products include 8-cup French presses and several 12-cup models, including Bistro, Brazil, Caffettiera, Chambord, Crema, Java, Jesper and Kenya.
- The coffee makers were sold at Amazon, Target, Walmart and other retailers from 1974 through October 2026.
- The agency says carafes may break if they are damaged or cracked; using metal spoons to stir coffee can damage them.
- Regulators advise customers not to stir coffee with metal utensils and not to use carafes that are cracked or damaged.
- Customers can contact Bodum at 888-879-8213, Bodum3302@sedgwick.com, or through the company's recall website for more information.
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