WASHINGTON, DC — Nearly 6 million Bodum French press coffee makers are being recalled in the United States because their glass carafes can break during use, creating a burn hazard for consumers. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the recall covers 5.9 million coffee makers with 8-cup and 12-cup replaceable glass carafes.
Bodum USA issued the recall on Oct. 29 after receiving reports that the glass carafes broke during normal use. The CPSC said damage or cracks in the glass can make the carafe unexpectedly fail, including when a metal spoon is used to stir coffee inside it.
Dozens of burn injuries were reported before the recall was announced
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, Bodum has received 70 reports of carafes breaking during use. Forty-eight of those reports involved burns to consumers, showing the injury risk that prompted the recall.
Bodum said the rate of reported incidents is extremely low compared with the millions of products sold in the United States over many years. Even so, the company said the recall is intended to reinforce safe use of the French press coffee makers.
The recall notice does not say how severe the burn injuries were, but it makes clear that the breakage can happen while the product is in use. That is the central reason consumers are being told to stop using the affected coffee makers in the current form.
Which Bodum models are included in the recall
The recall applies to Bodum French press coffee makers with replaceable glass carafes in 8-cup and 12-cup sizes. The CPSC said the Bodum name appears on the frame and inner lid of most models, and it is also engraved on the glass carafes.
Because the products were sold over a long period, consumers may still have them in kitchens, storage areas or vacation homes. The recall notice says the affected coffee makers were sold from 1974 through October 2026, which makes this one of the longer-running product recalls now affecting household goods.
The company has not limited the recall to a single design year. Instead, it focuses on the specific French press models with replaceable glass carafes that can break if the glass is already damaged or cracked.
Target, Walmart and online retailers sold the coffee makers for decades
The coffee makers were sold nationwide at Target, Walmart and coffee and home goods stores, along with online through Amazon.com, Target.com, Walmart.com and other retailers. The CPSC said the units were typically priced between about $15 and $65.
That broad distribution means the recalled products may be in the hands of a wide range of consumers, from people who bought them in stores to shoppers who ordered them online. The long sales period also means some owners may not realize their coffee maker is included in the recall.
Because the models have been on the market for decades, the recall reaches far beyond a single seasonal product run. It covers a familiar kitchen item that many consumers may have continued using without thinking about the age of the carafe.
What consumers should do right now
The Consumer Product Safety Commission says consumers should immediately stop using metal spoons or other metal utensils to stir coffee in the glass carafe. Instead, Bodum is offering a plastic stirring spoon and a warning label for affected owners.
That advice is aimed at reducing the chance that the glass will be damaged while in use. The recall notice specifically warns that a metal spoon can contribute to breakage if the glass is already cracked or weakened.
Owners of the recalled coffee makers should check for the Bodum name on the frame, inner lid or glass carafe and follow the recall instructions from the company. The notice focuses on preventing further injuries while consumers determine whether their product is part of the affected group.
Why this recall matters for kitchen safety
Product recalls involving glass, heat and everyday kitchen use can create a real risk because the hazard may not be obvious until a break happens. In this case, the CPSC said the danger comes from glass carafes that can unexpectedly fail during brewing or serving.
The incident reports show that even common household items can cause injury when a design feature or wear issue leads to breakage. Bodum’s recall underscores how long-used products can still trigger safety action when enough reports come in.
For consumers, the key takeaway is that the coffee makers remain in circulation across the country and should be treated as recalled until Bodum’s guidance is followed. The recall also serves as a reminder to inspect glass kitchenware for chips or cracks before use.
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