Bodum USA and the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced October 29 a recall covering 5.9 million French press coffee makers with replaceable glass carafes.
The CPSC says damaged or cracked glass can break unexpectedly during use, posing a serious burn risk. Metal utensils used to stir coffee can damage the carafe.
Affected products are 8-cup and 12-cup Bistro, Brazil, Caffettiera, Chambord, Crema, Java, Jesper and Kenya models. The Bodum name appears on the frame and inner lid of most models and is engraved on the glass.
The agency listed 70 reports of carafes breaking during use, including 48 burn reports.
Its remedy instructs consumers to stop stirring with metal spoons or utensils and contact Bodum for a plastic stirring spoon and additional warning label. The label also warns against using cracked or damaged carafes.
The products were sold from 1974 through October 2026 at national retailers and online, generally for $15 to $65.
Bodum said it will provide the remedy free to affected U.S. customers and include the spoon and added label with products sold going forward.
Owners can find identification details and remedy instructions through the CPSC notice or contact Bodum at 888-879-8213.
Sources: CPSC — Recall 27-055: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2027/Bodum-USA-Recalls-5-9-Million-French-Press-Coffee-Makers-with-Replaceable-Glass-Carafes-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Burn-Injury Bodum — October 29 Company Statement: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/statement-from-bodum-on-the-voluntary-recall-of-certain-bodum-8--and-12--cup-french-press-coffee-makers-issued-on-october-29-in-the-us-302923766.html