CPSC recall 27-055, announced October 29, 2026, 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). 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. The notice cites 70 incident reports. 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. Recall contact: call 888-879-8213, go to www.bodumfrenchpressrecall.expertinquiry.com, or email Bodum3302@sedgwick.com.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- When sold
- 1974 through October 2026
- Price paid
- $15 to $65
Why it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
Bodum USA has identified 70 reports of carafes breaking during use, including 48 reports of burns to consumers
Official remedy
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.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call 888-879-8213, go to www.bodumfrenchpressrecall.expertinquiry.com, or email Bodum3302@sedgwick.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a repair.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Bodum French Press
- Product type
- Coffee makers
- Recall number
- 27-055
- Units
- 5.9 million
- Manufactured in
- Portugal, Thailand
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
- Importer
- Bodum USA, Inc., of New York, New York
Bodum French Press coffee makers with 8-cup and 12-cup replaceable glass carafes (Bistro, Brazil, Caffettiera, Chambord, Crema, Java, Jesper, and Kenya models)
CPSC product type: Unpowered Coffee Makers or Teapots
This recall in context
Compared with the 25 coffee maker recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 5.9 million units: the 2nd-largest of 17 coffee maker recalls that state a unit count. The median is 59,000 units.
- Hazard
- Burn: named in 22 of 25 coffee maker recalls, the most common hazard among them.
- Remedy
- Repair: offered in 2 of 25 coffee maker recalls. The most common is refund (10).
- Time on sale
- 1974 through October 2026. Recalled the same month the notice says sales ended.
Recall contact information
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.
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