Millions of French press coffee makers recalled due to burn risk
Product safety regulators said the glass carafes can unexpectedly break if they are damaged or cracked, leading to burn injuries.
Bodum USA, the American arm of a Danish-Swiss coffee hardware company, is recalling 5.9 million French press coffee makers due to a burn risk. The recall was prompted by concerns that the glass carafes can unexpectedly shatter, potentially causing injuries. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has logged 70 incidents of glass carafe breakage, with 48 of those resulting in burns. The coffee makers, made between 1974 and October 2026, were distributed through various channels including Amazon, Target, and Walmart.
The glass carafes might break if damaged or cracked, often when customers stir the coffee with metal spoons. Bodum USA has identified several models under recall, such as the 8-cup French presses and models like Bistro, Brazil, Caffettiera, Chambord, Crema, Java, Jesper, and Kenya. Consumers are advised not to use metal utensils for stirring and to refrain from using the carafes if they are damaged.
Instead of refunds, Bodum USA is offering free plastic stirring spoons to affected customers. For more information, consumers can reach out to Bodum USA via phone at 888-879-8213, email at Bodum3302@sedgwick.com, or visit their dedicated recall website.
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