Bodum USA Recalls 5.9 Million French Press Coffee Makers with Replaceable Glass Carafes Due to Risk of Serious Burn Injury

Affected

Manufacturer

Bodum USA, Inc.

Products

Bodum French Press coffee makers with 8-cup and 12-cup replaceable glass carafes (Bistro, Brazil, Caffettiera, Chambord, Crema, Java, Jesper, and Kenya models)

Whether your exact unit is affected depends on the model, serial number and region in the official notice.

What the official notice says

Risk: 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.

Remedy / actions:

• Consumers should stop using metal spoons or utensils to stir coffee in the glass carafe immediately and contact Bodum to receive a plastic Bodum stirring spoon and warning label. The label reminds consumers not to use cracked or damaged carafes and not to use metal spoons to stir contents in the glass carafe in order to avoid damaging the glass, which can lead to breakage during use.

Sources

• U.S. CPSC Recalls Tier A · official published 2026-10-29

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