SALT LAKE CITY, UT — Bodum USA is recalling about 5.9 million French press coffee makers with replaceable glass carafes because the glass can crack or break during use, creating a burn hazard. The company says stirring coffee with a metal spoon or utensil can damage the carafe and make it more likely to fail.
The recall covers several 8- and 12-cup models sold for decades at major retailers and online, including Target and Walmart. Bodum says consumers should stop using metal utensils in the carafe right away and request a free plastic stirring spoon and warning label.
Which Bodum French press models are included in the recall
The recalled coffee makers include Bistro, Brazil, Caffettiera, Chambord, Crema, Java, Jesper and Kenya models. Bodum says the recall applies to French press units with replaceable glass carafes in both 8-cup and 12-cup sizes.
The products were sold from 1974 through October 2026, according to the company, with retail prices ranging from about $15 to $65. They were available through stores and online, giving the recall a wide consumer reach across the United States.
Because the glass carafe is a replaceable part, Bodum is warning consumers to pay close attention to any cracks or damage. Even minor wear can increase the danger if the carafe is used again during normal coffee preparation.
Why a metal spoon can turn a kitchen product into a burn risk
Bodum says the risk comes from the way the glass carafe is used. If the carafe is already cracked or damaged, or if a metal spoon scratches or strikes the glass, the container can break during use.
That breakage can send hot coffee or glass fragments out of the press, which is why the company is warning about serious burn injuries. The risk is tied to everyday use, not an unusual misuse, so the safety message is aimed at ordinary households that may have used these presses for years.
The company’s advice is specific: stop using metal spoons or similar utensils to stir coffee in the carafe. Instead, Bodum is offering a plastic stirring spoon and a warning label for customers affected by the recall.
Bodum has received 70 breakage reports and 48 burn injury reports
The company says it has received 70 reports of carafes breaking. Of those, 48 involved burn injuries, showing that the defect has already caused harm in a significant number of cases.
Bodum’s notice does not say how severe those burns were, but the report count helps explain why the recall is being pushed broadly. The products have been in homes for many years, so the incident total reflects a long sales window rather than a short period of use.
Consumers who own one of the recalled presses are being told to stop using it if the glass is damaged and to follow the company’s replacement and warning-label instructions. The recall is meant to reduce the chance of another breakage while coffee is being prepared.
RootStim hair-regrowth bottles pose poisoning danger for children
Alongside the coffee maker recall, RootStim is recalling about 11,000 bottles of three 5% minoxidil hair-regrowth treatments that contain rosemary, with or without biotin. The issue is that the bottles are not child-resistant, which creates a potentially deadly poisoning hazard if a child swallows the liquid.
These products were sold on Amazon from August 2025 through February 2026. RootStim is telling consumers to keep the bottles secured away from children and to contact the company for a replacement.
Customers are also being instructed to mark the bottle “RECALLED,” throw it away, and email a photo to [email protected]. No incidents or injuries have been reported for the minoxidil products so far.
What consumers should do now if they own either recalled product
For the Bodum coffee makers, the main steps are to stop using metal utensils in the carafe and request the free plastic spoon and warning label. Consumers should also check whether their French press matches one of the recalled model names and sizes.
For the RootStim bottles, the safety concern is more urgent around children. The company says consumers should keep the product out of reach, clearly mark it as recalled, discard it, and send the requested photo for a replacement.
Both recalls point to a common consumer-safety theme: products used in ordinary homes can still pose serious risks when packaging or materials fail. In both cases, the companies are offering corrective steps rather than asking customers to simply keep using the items as-is.
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