What Was Recalled? Bodum USA has recalled approximately 5.9 million French Press coffee makers across several models equipped with replaceable glass carafes. The models affected include the 8-cup and 12-cup Bistro, Brazil, Caffettiera, Chambord, Crema, Java, Jesper, and Kenya French Press coffee makers. These products carry the Bodum name on their frames and inner lids, and the glass carafes have the Bodum engraving along with safety warnings.
What Is The Hazard? The glass carafes can unexpectedly break during use if they are damaged or cracked. One common cause of damage is stirring the coffee with metal spoons or other metal utensils, which can weaken or chip the glass. Breakage during use exposes consumers to hot liquid and steam, posing a risk of serious burn injuries.
Where and When Were These Products Sold? These French Press models were sold in the United States at major retailers including Target and Walmart, as well as various coffee and home goods stores nationwide. They were also available online through websites such as Bodum.com, Amazon.com, Target.com, and Walmart.com. Sales span a long timeline, from 1974 through October 2026. Prices ranged approximately from $15 to $65.
Incidents Reported Bodum USA has received 70 reports concerning carafes breaking during use, with 48 of these reports involving burn injuries to consumers.
What Should Consumers Do? Consumers who own any of the affected Bodum French Press models should discontinue using metal spoons or utensils to stir coffee in the glass carafe immediately. Bodum is providing a plastic stirring spoon and a warning label to customers as a corrective measure. The label advises against the use of cracked or damaged carafes and warns consumers not to use metal spoons in the glass carafe.
To obtain the replacement spoon and label, or for more information, consumers can contact Bodum USA toll-free at 888-879-8213 during weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, email Bodum at Bodum3302@sedgwick.com, or visit the recall websites www.bodumfrenchpressrecall.expertinquiry.com and www.bodum.com under "Recall Information."
Practical Household Implications If you own a Bodum French Press within these models, take the precaution of checking your glass carafe for chips or cracks and avoid stirring with metal utensils to prevent damage. Replacing the metal spoon with the provided plastic one is a simple and effective way to reduce risk.
For households that have experienced breakage or injury or those who suspect damage, it may be safest to stop using the carafe entirely until replacement parts or further repairs are offered by Bodum.
Manufacturer Details These coffee makers were produced in Portugal and Thailand and imported by Bodum USA, Inc., based in New York.
Taking these steps helps to ensure safe coffee brewing and prevent potential serious injuries related to this product hazard.