Home Safety Recall: Bodum USA Recalls 5.9 Million French Press Coffee Makers with Replaceable Glass Carafes Due to Risk of Serious Burn Injury
On October 29, 2026, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of Bodum French Press coffee makers with 8-cup and 12-cup replaceable glass carafes (Bistro, Brazil, Caffettiera, Chambord, Crema, Java, Jesper, and Kenya models) (5.9 million units). 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. Here is what to check at home and what remedy is offered.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced this recall on October 29, 2026 (recall number 27055). It covers Bodum French Press coffee makers with 8-cup and 12-cup replaceable glass carafes (Bistro, Brazil, Caffettiera, Chambord, Crema, Java, Jesper, and Kenya models), 5.9 million units.
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What Is Being Recalled
This recall involves Bodum 8-cup and 12-cup Bistro, Brazil, Caffettiera, Chambord, Crema, Java, Jesper, and Kenya model French Press coffee makers with replaceable glass carafes. The Bodum name appears on the frame and inner lid of most models, and is engraved, along with product warnings, on the glass carafes. Additional photos and model-identifying information are available on the recall website.
The Hazard
Injuries Reported
Bodum USA has identified 70 reports of carafes breaking during use, including 48 reports of burns to consumers
What to Do Now
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.
Remedy offered: Repair.
How to reach the company: Bodum USA toll-free at 888-879-8213 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at Bodum3302@sedgwick.com, or online at www.bodumfrenchpressrecall.expertinquiry.com or www.bodum.com and click on “Recall Information” for more information.
Where It Was Sold
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 about $15 to $65.
Manufactured in: Portugal, Thailand.
A Quick Safety Check for Your Household
- Stop using the product until the remedy described in the notice is complete.
- Check the model, lot and date details above against what is in your home, including items kept at a grandparent's home, in the car or in storage for a younger sibling.
- Sign up for recall notices at CPSC.gov and fill in the registration card that comes with new baby and toddler gear, so a future recall reaches you directly.
Recall details are taken from the official CPSC recall notice. Check the notice for the latest remedy information before you act, and report any incident with the product at SaferProducts.gov.
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