The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·27055·Announced 2026-10-29

Bodum Recalls 5.9 Million French Press Coffee Makers Due to Burn Risk

Bodum USA is recalling 5.9 million French press coffee makers because damaged glass carafes can break during use, posing a risk of serious burn injuries.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source reports 48 instances of burns to consumers resulting from the glass carafes breaking during use. The hazard is described as a risk of serious burn injuries, and the source does not report any deaths.

Plain-English summary

Bodum USA, Inc. is recalling 5.9 million 8-cup and 12-cup French press coffee makers with replaceable glass carafes. The affected models include the Bistro, Brazil, Caffettiera, Chambord, Crema, Java, Jesper, and Kenya. These products were sold at Target, Walmart, and other coffee and home goods stores nationwide, as well as online at Bodum.com, Amazon.com, Target.com, and Walmart.com, from 1974 through October 2026 for approximately $15 to $65.

The recall is due to a risk of serious burn injuries. The glass carafe can unexpectedly break during use if it is damaged or cracked, including by the use of a metal spoon to stir the coffee. Bodum USA has identified 70 reports of carafes breaking during use, including 48 reports of burns to consumers.

Consumers should stop using metal spoons or utensils to stir coffee in the glass carafe immediately. They should contact Bodum to receive a plastic Bodum stirring spoon and a warning label. The label reminds consumers not to use cracked or damaged carafes and not to use metal spoons to stir contents in the glass carafe to avoid damaging the glass.

The recalled product

Product
Bodum French Press coffee makers with 8-cup and 12-cup replaceable glass carafes (Bistro, Brazil, Caffettiera, Chambord, Crema, Java, Jesper, and Kenya models)
Manufacturer
Bodum USA, Inc., of New York, New York
Category
Consumer Product — Kitchen Appliances
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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