The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·19109·Announced 2019-04-23

Bodum Recalls Stove Top Espresso Makers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Bodum is recalling CHAMBORD stove top espresso makers because the handle can ignite from gas stove flames, posing fire and burn risks.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 risk-of-harm product (fire and burn hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Bodum USA Inc. is recalling CHAMBORD stove top espresso makers in a stainless steel finish. The recall involves 6-cup (12 ounce) espresso makers with SKU number 10617-16. The SKU number appears on the packaging, and the word "Bodum" is embossed on the lower half of the product. The company has received one report of the espresso maker's handle igniting from the flame of a gas stove, posing fire and burn hazards. No injuries have been reported.

About 500 units were sold nationwide from January 2017 through January 2019 for about $70. The products were sold at Fairway Market, Indigo Books and Music, and other home appliance stores. The espresso makers were manufactured by Kimcoland (Zhejiang Goldsen) Industry and Trade Co. Ltd., of China.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled espresso makers. They can return the product to the store where purchased for a full refund or contact Bodum to receive a prepaid mailer to return the espresso maker for a full refund. For more information, consumers can contact Bodum toll-free at 833-722-6386 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.bodum.com and click on Product Advisories.

The recalled product

Product
CHAMBORD® stove top espresso makers
Manufacturer
Kimcoland (Zhejiang Goldsen) Industry and Trade Co. Ltd., of China
Category
Consumer Product — Kitchen Appliances
Hazard
Affected units
500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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