Bodum USA recalled 5.9 million French Press Coffee Makers with replaceable glass carafes after 70 reports of carafes breaking, including 48 people who suffered burn injuries.
What You Can Do & How We Can Help
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Bodum French Press burn injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know was burned by a Bodum French Press that was recalled because the glass carafe can break, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Product Recall Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
Quick Facts About the Bodum French Press Recall
- Recalled by: Bodum USA, Inc., of New York, New York
- Product: Bodum French Press coffee makers with 8-cup and 12-cup replaceable glass carafes
- Models: Bistro, Brazil, Caffettiera, Chambord, Crema, Java, Jesper, and Kenya
- Recall date: October 29, 2026
- Number of Units: 5.9 million
- Hazard: The glass carafe can unexpectedly break during use if it is damaged or cracked, including by using a metal spoon to stir the coffee, which poses a burn hazard.
- Number of incidents and Burn Injuries: 70 reports of carafes breaking during use, including 48 reports of burn injuries
- Official source: CPSC recall notice (recall number 27-055)
6 Million Bodum French Presses Recalled After 48 Reports of Burns
In October 2026, Bodum USA, Inc. recalled approximately 5.9 million Bodum French Press coffee makers because the replaceable glass carafe can shatter during use, which poses a risk of serious burn injuries. The coffee makers were sold from 1974 through October 2026 and manufactured in Portugal and Thailand.
What Is the Problem?
The glass container that holds the hot coffee can shatter or break during use. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warning:
“The carafe can unexpectedly break during use if the glass carafe is damaged or cracked, including by use of a metal spoon to stir the coffee, posing a risk of serious burn injuries.”
How Many Burns Were Reported?
Bodum USA said it received 70 reports of glass carafes breaking during use, including a total of 48 reports of burn injuries to consumers.
Which Bodum French Press Models Were Recalled?
The recall involves Bodum French Press coffee makers with 8-cup and 12-cup replaceable glass carafes. The following models are affected by the recall:
- Bistro
- Brazil
- Caffettiera
- Chambord
- Crema
- Java
- Jesper
- Kenya
How To Identify a Recalled French Press
You can identify the recalled product by looking for the “Bodum” name on the frame and inner lid of most models. The name “Bodum” and product warnings are engraved on the glass carafes.
They were sold in 8-cup and 12-cup sizes. The glass carafes were replaceable. They were sold at Target, Walmart, and coffee and home goods stores nationwide, and online at Bodum.com, Amazon.com, Target.com, Walmart.com and other online retailers from 1974 through October 2026 for $15 to $65.
More photos and information can be found on the Bodum French Press recall website.
What Should I Do?
Stop using metal spoons or utensils to stir coffee in the glass carafe and contact Bodum to receive a plastic Bodum stirring spoon and warning label. The CPSC lists the remedy as a repair.
The label reminds consumers not to use cracked or damaged carafes and not to use metal spoons to stir coffee in the glass carafe to avoid damaging or breaking the glass.
Consumers can contact Bodum USA by calling 888-879-8213 toll-free, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, emailing Bodum3302@sedgwick.com, or visiting the Bodum French Press recall website.
The CPSC also asks consumers to report a dangerous product or product-related injury at SaferProducts.gov.
Do I Have a Bodum French Press Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Bodum French Press burn injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know was burned by a Bodum French Press that was recalled because the glass carafe can break, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Product Recall Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
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