Bodum Recalls 5.9 Million French Presses Over Glass Burn Hazard
Bodum USA announced a recall of 5.9 million French press coffee makers on Thursday, October 29, 2026, citing a glass-carafe breakage hazard that has led to burn injuries nationwide.[1]
The recall was coordinated with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and covers multiple 8-cup and 12-cup Bodum models sold at Amazon, Target, Walmart and other retailers under recall number 27-055.[1]
The CPSC said it received 70 reports of glass carafes breaking, 48 of which caused burn injuries.[1] Bodum said the affected presses were sold nationwide from 1974 through October 2026.[1]
Regulators warn consumers not to use metal utensils and to stop using any cracked or damaged carafes, and Bodum is offering plastic stirring spoons but not refunds.[1]
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- On Thursday, October 29, 2026, Bodum USA disclosed a recall of 5.9 million French press coffee makers in coordination with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
- CPSC says there have been 70 reports of glass carafes breaking, 48 of which caused burn injuries.
- The recall involves multiple 8-cup and 12-cup Bodum models sold nationwide from 1974 through October 2026 at Amazon, Target, Walmart and other retailers, under CPSC recall number 27-055.
- Regulators warn against using metal utensils and advise consumers to stop using any cracked or damaged carafes; Bodum is providing plastic stirring spoons but not refunds.
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