Bodum French Press Recall, 5.9 Million Coffee Makers Recalled Over Burn Risk, Affected Models, Free Remedy and Your Legal Rights

Bodum USA recalled approximately 5.9 million French press coffee makers on October 29, 2026, after reports that the glass carafe can break during use and spill hot liquid on the person holding it. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) lists the recall under number 27-055.

The CPSC says Bodum received 70 reports of carafes breaking, including 48 reports of burn injuries. The recalled presses were sold from 1974 through October 2026, so this is not limited to recent purchases.

One legal point up front: this is a safety recall, not a class action settlement. As of November 4, 2026, none of the sources reviewed identified a class action tied to this recall. The remedy is a free plastic stirring spoon and a warning label. The CPSC lists the remedy as a “repair,” and the notice does not offer a cash refund. People who were burned may still have separate injury claims under state law.

Quick Facts: Bodum French Press Recall 27-055

Question	Answer
Company	Bodum USA, Inc., New York, New York
Recall date	October 29, 2026
CPSC recall number	27-055
Units recalled	Approximately 5.9 million
Recalled sizes	8-cup and 12-cup French presses with replaceable glass carafes
Recalled models	Bistro, Brazil, Caffettiera, Chambord, Crema, Java, Jesper, Kenya
Hazard	Glass carafe can break during use, causing serious burns
Reported incidents	70 carafe breakage reports, 48 of them with burns
Remedy type	Repair: free Bodum plastic stirring spoon and warning label
Made in	Portugal and Thailand
Sold	1974 through October 2026
Official recall notice	CPSC: Bodum USA Recalls 5.9 Million French Press Coffee Makers
Bodum recall contact	888-879-8213 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday to Friday); [email protected]; www.bodumfrenchpressrecall.expertinquiry.com

Which Bodum French Press Models Are Recalled?

The recall covers Bodum French presses with 8-cup and 12-cup replaceable glass carafes in these eight models:

• Bodum Bistro
• Bodum Brazil
• Bodum Caffettiera
• Bodum Chambord
• Bodum Crema
• Bodum Java
• Bodum Jesper
• Bodum Kenya

How to identify a recalled Bodum French press

Per the CPSC notice and recall materials:

• The Bodum name appears on the frame and inner lid of most models.
• The Bodum name and product warnings are engraved on the glass carafe.
• The presses were manufactured in Portugal and Thailand.
• They were sold nationwide at stores including Target and Walmart, and online, for roughly $15 to $65 (confirm the price range on the CPSC page).

Smaller sizes, such as 3-cup and 4-cup presses, are not part of this recall. Check the photos on the CPSC notice if you are unsure about your model.

What Is the Hazard? Why Do Bodum Glass Carafes Break?

The CPSC says the carafe can unexpectedly break during use if the glass is damaged or cracked, including from stirring the coffee with a metal spoon. When a carafe fails while holding hot coffee or water, the liquid can spill and cause serious burns.

Bodum’s own published instructions for the Chambord already call for a plastic or wooden spoon, according to ConsumerAffairs. Bodum describes the recall as a way to reinforce those warnings against metal utensils and against using a cracked or damaged carafe.

Damage to glass is not always visible. A small chip or scratch can weaken a carafe, and the stress of hot liquid or pressing the plunger can then cause it to fail. This is also where product liability cases usually focus (see below).

How Many People Were Hurt? Bodum French Press Injury Numbers

Reported by Bodum to the CPSC	Number
Carafes breaking during use	70
Reports of burns to consumers	48
Units sold in the recalled population	Approximately 5.9 million

Bodum says the rate of reported incidents is extremely low given the millions of units sold over decades. A low reported rate does not mean every incident was reported, and the severity of burns from hot liquid is why the company recalled the product in cooperation with the CPSC.

What Should Bodum French Press Owners Do Now?

1. Check your model against the eight models and the 8-cup or 12-cup sizes listed above.
2. Stop stirring with metal. Do not use a metal spoon or any metal utensil in the glass carafe.
3. Inspect the glass. If the carafe is cracked, chipped or damaged, stop using it.
4. Request the free remedy. Contact Bodum for a plastic stirring spoon and a warning label (contact details in the Quick Facts table).
5. Apply the label and follow all printed warnings.
6. If you were hurt, get medical care, keep the carafe and packaging if you can, take photos, and keep your medical records and proof of purchase.

New units of these products will ship with the plastic spoon and enhanced warning label, according to the recall materials.

Will Bodum refund or replace my French press?

The CPSC lists the remedy as a repair, meaning the spoon and label. The recall notice does not offer a refund or a replacement carafe. If a carafe is damaged, the safe step is to stop using it. Ask Bodum directly whether it will do anything beyond the announced remedy, and keep a record of the answer.

How do I report a Bodum French press injury or breakage?

You can report an incident at SaferProducts.gov, the CPSC’s public database. Reporting is separate from any legal claim and helps the agency track hazards.

Bodum’s Statement on the French Press Recall

Bodum, a family-owned company founded in Denmark in 1944, said it is announcing a voluntary recall in cooperation with the CPSC. It said the rate of reported incidents is extremely low and described the recall as an opportunity to reinforce warnings against using a cracked or damaged carafe, and against stirring with metal spoons.

A voluntary recall is not an admission that a product is legally defective. Whether a particular press was defective is a question for a court or a settlement, based on the facts and expert evidence of each case.

Is There a Bodum French Press Lawsuit or Class Action?

There is no class action settlement tied to this recall that I could confirm as of November 4, 2026, and I found no filing for a putative class action based on it. What does exist is a history of individual injury lawsuits filed before the recall.

Case	Court	What it shows
Mehle v. Bodum USA	U.S. District Court, S.D.N.Y. (Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil)	Plaintiff alleged her Bodum Java carafe cracked while she pressed the plunger, spilling hot coffee and causing first- and second-degree burns. In September 2025 the court denied Bodum summary judgment because conflicting expert testimony had to go to a jury.
Norman v. Bodum USA, Inc.	U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (2022)	A Texas family alleged a manufacturing defect after a carafe shattered and burned their young child. The district court had granted Bodum summary judgment; the Fifth Circuit’s opinion addressed whether circumstantial evidence and expert analysis created a triable issue.
Mullen v. Bodum USA, Inc., No. 1:23-cv-1166	U.S. District Court, S.D.N.Y.	Burn-injury complaint filed in 2023 alleging a defective French press, with a jury trial demanded.

These are separate individual cases, not consolidated litigation and not a result of this recall. Check each docket on PACER or CourtListener for current status before relying on any outcome, because settlements and rulings change.

Why personal injury cases usually are not class actions

Burn injuries differ person to person: the severity, the medical bills and the condition of the carafe all vary. Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23(b)(3) requires common questions to predominate over individual ones, and that is hard to meet in injury cases. A refund-based class claim over the purchase price is a different type of case. Whether either kind of claim gets filed against Bodum is unknown right now, and no one should assume a settlement is coming.

What Laws Apply to the Bodum French Press Recall?

Consumer Product Safety Act and the CPSC

• Consumer Product Safety Act, 15 U.S.C. § 2051 et seq. gives the CPSC authority over consumer product safety and recalls.
• 15 U.S.C. § 2064(b) requires manufacturers, distributors and retailers to report promptly to the CPSC when they obtain information reasonably supporting the conclusion that a product contains a defect that could create a substantial product hazard, or creates an unreasonable risk of serious injury. Regulations are at 16 C.F.R. Part 1115.
• 15 U.S.C. § 2068(a)(2)(B) makes it unlawful to sell a product that is subject to a voluntary corrective action taken in consultation with the CPSC, once the action has been publicly announced. This means retailers should not sell the recalled presses, subject to the terms of the recall.
• 15 U.S.C. § 2069 provides civil penalties for violations, including failure to report.
• 15 U.S.C. § 2055a authorizes the public SaferProducts.gov database, where consumers can report harm.

State product liability law

Injury claims over a defective press are usually brought under state law, often in federal court through diversity jurisdiction (28 U.S.C. § 1332), as in the Bodum cases above. Common theories:

• Strict liability. The product was defective and unreasonably dangerous. See Restatement (Second) of Torts § 402A and Restatement (Third) of Torts: Products Liability § 2, which separates manufacturing defects, design defects and inadequate warnings.
• Manufacturing defect. The press departed from its intended design, for example a flaw in the glass.
• Design defect. A safer alternative design existed. New York courts apply a risk-utility analysis, as in Voss v. Black & Decker Mfg. Co., 59 N.Y.2d 102 (1983). Texas requires proof of a safer alternative design under Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 82.005.
• Failure to warn. Warnings or instructions were inadequate.
• Negligence. The manufacturer failed to use reasonable care.
• Breach of warranty. Implied warranty of merchantability under UCC § 2-314, and the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, 15 U.S.C. § 2301 et seq., for written warranty disputes.

What a plaintiff typically has to prove

A plaintiff generally must show the press was defective when it left Bodum’s control, the defect caused the injury, and damages resulted. Expert testimony on glass fracture, thermal stress and mechanical stress is often central, which is why Daubert and Federal Rule of Evidence 702 disputes over expert admissibility often decide these cases.

How the recall can matter in court

• Federal Rule of Evidence 407 limits using later remedial measures to prove a product was defective, and courts differ on how it applies to recalls. It does not necessarily stop the recall from being used for other purposes, such as notice or feasibility, depending on the court.
• A voluntary recall is not a legal finding of defect.
• Comparative fault. Using a metal spoon, or using a carafe you knew was cracked, can reduce or bar recovery depending on the state, because Bodum’s warnings already told users not to do this.

Damages

Available damages can include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and future medical costs for scarring or disfigurement. Punitive damages are possible in some states if a plaintiff proves willful or reckless conduct, which is a high bar.

Statute of limitations

Deadlines vary by state. New York allows three years for most personal injury claims under CPLR 214(5). Texas allows two years under Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003. Some states apply a discovery rule or toll the deadline for minors. Because a deadline can pass quietly, injured consumers should speak to a licensed product liability attorney promptly.

Does the free spoon and label waive an injury claim?

Nothing in the CPSC notice says that requesting the spoon and label waives any claim. Read any form you are asked to sign before you sign it, and ask a lawyer if you were injured.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Bodum French Press Recall

How many Bodum French presses were recalled?

Approximately 5.9 million, under CPSC recall number 27-055, announced October 29, 2026.

Which Bodum French press models are included?

The 8-cup and 12-cup Bistro, Brazil, Caffettiera, Chambord, Crema, Java, Jesper and Kenya models with replaceable glass carafes.

Are 3-cup and 4-cup Bodum French presses recalled?

No. The recall covers the 8-cup and 12-cup sizes.

How many injuries were reported?

Bodum received 70 reports of carafes breaking during use, including 48 reports of burns.

Why do the glass carafes break?

The CPSC says the carafe can break if it is cracked or damaged, including from using a metal spoon to stir the coffee.

What is the Bodum recall remedy?

A free Bodum plastic stirring spoon and a warning label. The CPSC lists the remedy as a repair.

Can I get a refund for my Bodum French press?

The recall notice does not list a refund. Ask Bodum directly if you want to know whether it will make an exception, and keep a written record.

How do I contact Bodum about the recall?

Call 888-879-8213 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday to Friday), email [email protected], or visit the recall page linked on Bodum’s website. Verify the contact details on the CPSC notice.

Is it safe to keep using my Bodum French press?

Stop using it if the carafe is cracked, chipped or damaged. If it is undamaged, stop using metal utensils to stir and follow the printed warnings. Anyone who prefers to stop using the press altogether until they receive the label is making a reasonable choice.

Is there a Bodum French press class action lawsuit?

None tied to this recall was confirmed as of November 4, 2026. Individual injury lawsuits against Bodum USA were filed earlier.

I was burned by a Bodum French press. What should I do?

Get medical care, photograph the injury and the carafe, keep the press and packaging, keep medical records and proof of purchase, report to SaferProducts.gov, and consult a product liability attorney quickly because of state deadlines.

Does the recall mean Bodum admitted the press was defective?

No. A voluntary recall is not an admission of legal liability. Whether a specific press was defective depends on the facts and evidence of the case.

Where was the Bodum French press sold?

Nationwide at stores including Target and Walmart and online, from 1974 through October 2026.

Who made the recalled presses?

They were manufactured in Portugal and Thailand.

Final Takeaway: Check Your Bodum French Press Today

If you own an 8-cup or 12-cup Bodum Bistro, Brazil, Caffettiera, Chambord, Crema, Java, Jesper or Kenya press, check it for cracks and chips, stop stirring with metal, and request the free spoon and label. The recall is a CPSC-announced repair, not a refund program and not a class action settlement. If you were burned, document everything and speak to a product liability lawyer soon, because state filing deadlines apply.

Sources and Legal References

Official recall information

1. CPSC, Bodum USA Recalls 5.9 Million French Press Coffee Makers with Replaceable Glass Carafes Due to Risk of Serious Burn Injury (Recall 27-055)
2. SaferProducts.gov

News coverage

3. Daily Coffee News, Bodum Recalls 5.9 Million French Presses After Burn Reports
4. CBS News, French press coffee makers recall (Bodum USA)
5. ConsumerAffairs, Bodum recalls 5.9 million French presses after reports of burns
6. Cox Media Group (WPXI), Recall alert: 5.9M French Presses recalled

Litigation

7. Bloomberg Law, Bodum Fails to Defeat Suit Over Woman’s Burns From French Press (Sept. 25, 2025)
8. Norman v. Bodum USA, Inc. (5th Cir. 2022), opinion of Judge Ho
9. Mullen v. Bodum USA, Inc., No. 1:23-cv-1166 (S.D.N.Y.), complaint

Statutes, rules and cases

10. Consumer Product Safety Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 2051 et seq., including §§ 2055a, 2064, 2068 and 2069; 16 C.F.R. Part 1115
11. Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, 15 U.S.C. § 2301 et seq.
12. 28 U.S.C. § 1332; Fed. R. Civ. P. 23; Fed. R. Evid. 407 and 702
13. Restatement (Second) of Torts § 402A; Restatement (Third) of Torts: Products Liability § 2
14. Voss v. Black & Decker Mfg. Co., 59 N.Y.2d 102 (1983); N.Y. C.P.L.R. 214(5); Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code §§ 16.003, 82.005; UCC § 2-314

AllAboutLawyer.com is an independent legal information website, not a law firm. This article is for education and is not legal advice.

Researched and written by Israr Ahmad, legal content researcher and founder of AllAboutLawyer.com. All facts verified against the official CPSC recall notice (Recall 27-055), Bodum USA’s statement as reported by the CPSC and news outlets, and court records and reports for the cases cited, as of November 4, 2026. Last Updated: November 4, 2026.