Millions of Bodum USA coffee makers sold at Target and Walmart recalled due to burn risk
Reports of Breakage and Burns
The glass carafes may break unexpectedly if they are cracked or damaged. The safety agency said damage can occur when metal spoons are used to stir coffee. Bodum USA said the reported breakage rate during use is extremely low compared with the millions of products sold in the United States over decades. The company said the recall is intended to encourage safe use.
Models and Retailers Affected
The recall covers several Bodum USA models, including 8-cup French presses and 12-cup Bistro, Brazil, Caffettiera, Chambord, Crema, Java, Jesper and Kenya models. The recall number is 27-055. The coffee makers were sold on Amazon.com, at Target and Walmart, and through other retailers between 1974 and October 2026.
What Customers Should Do
Regulators advise customers not to stir coffee with metal utensils and not to use carafes that are cracked or damaged. Bodum can provide a plastic stirring spoon. More information is available at www.bodumfrenchpressrecall.expertinquiry.com and www.bodum.com under “Recall Information.”
Key points
- Bodum USA is recalling 5.9 million French press coffee makers over carafe breakage and burn concerns.
- The company has received 70 breakage reports, 48 involving burns.
- The recall includes specified 8-cup and 12-cup models, under recall number 27-055.
- Avoid metal spoons and do not use cracked or damaged carafes.