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Bodum Recalls 5.9 Million French Press Coffee Makers Over Burn Risk
Bodum is recalling 5.9 million French press coffee makers in the United States because breaking glass carafes could cause serious burns.
The recall covers eight models with replaceable glass carafes, including Bistro Brazil, Chambord and Kenya, sold from 1974 through October 2026.
The company identified 70 reports of carafes breaking and 48 reports of burns while people used the presses.
Bodum and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission say metal spoons can damage the glass, which may weaken over time.
Owners should stop stirring with metal utensils and should not use carafes that are cracked or damaged.
Bodum is offering a free plastic stirring spoon to people who contact the company.
The company says recalled presses will be sold with a plastic spoon and an additional warning label.
Bodum is voluntarily recalling 5.9 million French press coffee makers over a risk of serious burn injury.
The recall covers eight models with replaceable glass carafes.
The company identified 70 reports of carafes breaking, including 48 reports of burns.
The CPSC says metal utensils can damage the glass, and consumers should not use cracked or damaged carafes.
Bodum says it will provide a free plastic stirring spoon and add a warning label.
- Who
- Bodum USA is recalling the coffee makers.
- What
- It is recalling 5.9 million French press coffee makers with replaceable glass carafes over a burn risk.
- When
- The recall was announced on October 29, 2026.
- Where
- The affected products were sold in the United States, including at Target, Walmart and other home goods stores.
- Why
- Reports of carafes breaking and burns prompted the recall. Metal utensils can damage the glass.
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Some of the recalled models have been on the market since this year.
The recalled coffee makers were sold in stores and online.
Bodum announced the recall after reports of carafe breakage and burns.
- Recall size
- 5.9 million coffee makers
- Products
- Eight models with replaceable glass carafes
- Breakage reports
- 70
- Burn reports
- 48
- Sales period
- 1974 through October 2026
- Price range
- $15–$65
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What people are saying
This recall is an opportunity to reinforce warnings against using a cracked or damaged carafe and in particular, against using metal spoons to stir coffee in the glass carafe, which can damage the glass and lead to breakage during use
While the rate of reported incidents involving carafe breakage during use is extremely low, especially considering that Bodum has sold millions of these products in the U.S. for decades, this recall will further encourage the safe use of our French Press Coffee Makers