Bodum USA is recalling 5.9 million French press coffee makers because the glass carafes can break unexpectedly, posing a burn risk. A notice posted by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says the company has received 70 reports of breakage, including 48 resulting in burns. The affected models were sold at Target, Walmart, Amazon, and other retailers between 1974 and October 2026.
The recall covers a wide range of Bodum French press models, including 8-cup French presses and 12-cup Bistro, Brazil, Caffettiera, Chambord, Crema, Java, Jesper, and Kenya models, according to the CPSC notice. Consumers who own one of the recalled products are advised not to use metal utensils to stir coffee and to avoid using the carafe if it is cracked or damaged.
Bodum USA, the American subsidiary of a Danish-Swiss coffee hardware company, says customers can contact it to receive a plastic stirring spoon. However, a company representative told CBS News that the company is not offering refunds.
Customers can reach Bodum toll-free at 888-879-8213 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, email Bodum3302@sedgwick.com, or visit the recall website at bodumfrenchpressrecall.expertinquiry.com or the company’s main site for more information.
Analysis
Why This Matters
- 5.9 million units in circulation means a large number of consumers are at risk of burns from shattered carafes.
- 48 burn injuries have already been reported, demonstrating the risk is real.
- The recall offers only a plastic stirrer, not a refund, potentially leaving consumers with a product they may not trust.
Background
Bodum USA is the American subsidiary of a Danish-Swiss coffee appliance company. Its French press coffee makers have been sold in the U.S. since 1974, and the recall covers all models from that period until October 2026.
What to Watch
- If more breakage reports emerge, the CPSC may escalate enforcement actions.
- Consumers should check the recall list and contact Bodum for a plastic stirrer.
- The company’s refusal to offer refunds could generate negative publicity or consumer advocacy pressure.
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- SupportedBodum recalled 5.9 million French press makers over burn risk.Moneywatch - CBSNews.com: “Coffee appliance company Bodum USA is recalling 5.9 million French press makers, warning that the glass carafe can break and cause burn injuries.”
- SupportedThe CPSC warns that the glass carafes can break.Moneywatch - CBSNews.com: “The agency said the glass carafes can unexpectedly break if they are damaged or cracked, which can happen when customers use metal spoons to stir coffee.”
- Partly supportedThe glass carafes can break unexpectedly, posing a burn risk.Moneywatch - CBSNews.com: “The agency said the glass carafes can unexpectedly break if they are damaged or cracked, which can happen when customers use metal spoons to stir coffee.”
- SupportedThe company offers no refunds.Moneywatch - CBSNews.com: “A Bodum USA customer service representative told CBS News that the company is not offering refunds to customers.”
- SupportedThe company has received 70 reports of breakage, 48 resulting in burns, according to a CPSC notice.Moneywatch - CBSNews.com: “So far, the company has received 70 reports of glass carafes breaking, 48 of which resulted in burns, according to a notice posted by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.”
- SupportedThe recalled makers were sold at Target, Walmart, Amazon and other stores between 1974 and October 2026.Moneywatch - CBSNews.com: “The French press coffee makers were sold on Amazon.com, in retailers including Target and Walmart, and other stores between 1974 and October 2026.”
- SupportedThe recall covers 8-cup French presses and 12-cup Bistro, Brazil, Caffettiera, Chambord, Crema, Java, Jesper and Kenya models.Moneywatch - CBSNews.com: “The recall involves a variety of Bodum USA models, including 8-cup French presses and 12-cup Bistro, Brazil, Caffettiera, Chambord, Crema, Java, Jesper and Kenya models, according to CPSA.”
- SupportedConsumers should not stir coffee with metal utensils and should not use carafes that are cracked or damaged.Moneywatch - CBSNews.com: “Safety regulators said customers who purchased one of the recalled French press makers should not use metal utensils to stir the coffee and should avoid using the carafes if they are cracked or damaged.”
- Partly supportedBodum USA says customers can contact it to receive a plastic stirring spoon.Moneywatch - CBSNews.com: “Customers can contact Bodum to receive a plastic stirring spoon.”
- SupportedBodum USA is the American subsidiary of a Danish-Swiss coffee hardware company.Moneywatch - CBSNews.com: “Bodum USA is the American subsidiary of a Danish-Swiss company that specializes in coffee hardware.”
- SupportedConsumers can call 888-879-8213 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, email Bodum3302@sedgwick.com, or visit the recall website or Bodum’s main site.Moneywatch - CBSNews.com: “For more information, consumers can contact the company toll-free at 888-879-8213 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET; email at Bodum3302@sedgwick.com; or online at www.bodumfrenchpressrecall.expertinquiry.com or www.bodum.com”