If you own a Bodum French press, take a look at the glass carafe before making your next pot of coffee—and stop using a metal spoon to stir inside it.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, or CPSC, announced a recall on October 29, 2026 involving approximately 5.9 million Bodum French press coffee makers with replaceable glass carafes.
The glass carafe can unexpectedly break during use if it has been damaged or cracked, including damage caused by stirring with a metal spoon or utensil.
Hot coffee can then spill suddenly and cause serious burns.
Bodum USA has identified 70 reports of carafes breaking during use, including 48 reports of burns.
Which Bodum French presses are recalled?
The recall applies to 8-cup and 12-cup Bodum French presses with replaceable glass carafes in the following model families:
- Bistro
- Brazil
- Caffettiera
- Chambord
- Crema
- Java
- Jesper
- Kenya
The Bodum name appears on the frame and inner lid of most models and is also engraved on the glass carafe along with product warnings.
Because Bodum has sold French presses for decades and many models look similar, do not identify yours only by color or general appearance.
Compare your French press with the model photographs and identification information on the official recall website.
This recall reaches back decades
One reason this recall is especially notable is the sales period.
CPSC says the affected French presses were sold from 1974 through October 2026.
They were available through retailers including:
- Target
- Walmart
- Coffee and home-goods stores nationwide
- Bodum.com
- Amazon.com
- Target.com
- Walmart.com
- Other online retailers
Prices ranged from approximately $15 to $65.
So this is not a recall limited to a recently purchased coffee maker. An older Bodum French press that has been sitting in your kitchen for years may still be relevant.
Why can a metal spoon be a problem?
A glass French press is designed to hold very hot liquid.
If the carafe is scratched, chipped, cracked, or otherwise damaged, however, its strength can be compromised.
CPSC specifically warns that using a metal spoon or other metal utensil to stir coffee inside the glass carafe can damage the glass.
A damaged carafe can then break unexpectedly during normal use.
That creates a particular danger because the French press may contain near-boiling water or freshly brewed coffee when it fails.
What should you do right now?
If you own an affected Bodum French press, CPSC’s immediate instructions are:
- Stop using metal spoons or metal utensils inside the glass carafe.
- Inspect the carafe for cracks or other damage.
- Do not use a cracked or damaged carafe.
- Contact Bodum for the recall remedy.
You do not need to throw away an undamaged French press simply because it is included in the recall.
The corrective action is focused on preventing damage to the replaceable glass carafe and reminding consumers not to use a damaged one.
What does Bodum provide under the recall?
This is not a refund recall.
CPSC classifies the remedy as a repair.
Bodum will provide consumers with:
- A plastic Bodum stirring spoon
- A warning label
The warning label reminds owners not to use cracked or damaged carafes and not to stir inside the glass with metal spoons or utensils.
The purpose is to reduce the chance of damaging the glass and causing a sudden break during use.
Do you need to stop using the French press completely?
Not necessarily.
CPSC does not tell owners of an intact recalled Bodum French press to stop using the entire coffee maker permanently.
Instead, the immediate instruction is to stop using metal spoons or utensils in the glass carafe and to stop using any carafe that is cracked or damaged.
That distinction matters.
This recall is different from products where CPSC says “stop use immediately and dispose of the product.”
How should you inspect the glass carafe?
Before brewing, look carefully at the glass in good light.
Check for:
- Visible cracks
- Chips along the rim
- Damage around the bottom or sides
- Areas that appear scratched or weakened
- Any recent impact from a spoon, utensil, sink, or countertop
If you are uncertain whether the glass is damaged, do not fill it with hot water simply to test it.
Replace the carafe or contact Bodum for guidance.
What if you already use a wooden or plastic spoon?
That is different from stirring with a metal utensil, but you should still inspect your carafe.
The recall warning is not limited to damage caused by metal spoons. CPSC says the carafe can break if the glass is damaged or cracked, with metal-utensil use listed as one way the damage can occur.
So even if you have never used metal inside the French press, check the glass before continuing to use it.
What if the carafe is already cracked?
Do not continue using it.
A small crack may look harmless while the carafe is cold and empty, but adding very hot water can place additional stress on the glass.
The recall warning specifically says consumers should not use cracked or damaged carafes.
Do not try to repair cracked glass with glue, tape, or another household fix and then use it for hot coffee.
How to contact Bodum for the recall remedy
CPSC lists the following contact information:
- Phone: 888-879-8213
- Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern Time
- Email: Bodum3302@sedgwick.com
You can also visit Bodum’s website and select “Recall Information” or use the dedicated Bodum French Press recall website.
Because millions of units are involved, use the official recall channels rather than purchasing a random replacement or accessory based solely on a marketplace listing.
Don’t assume every glass French press is part of this recall
This recall is specifically for certain Bodum 8-cup and 12-cup models with replaceable glass carafes.
It should not be expanded to every Bodum product or every French press made by another company.
The safest identification sequence is:
Bodum → 8-cup or 12-cup → Replaceable glass carafe → Model family → Official recall photos.
Why 48 burn reports make this recall worth checking
Many recalls are announced before anyone has actually been injured.
This one is different.
Bodum USA has identified 70 reports of glass carafes breaking during use and 48 reports of burns.
A French press is normally used while filled with very hot water, so a sudden glass failure can expose the user’s hands, arms, torso, or legs to hot liquid.
That is why checking an older French press tucked away in a kitchen cabinet is worthwhile even if it has worked properly for years.
The SavingQueen takeaway
If you own a Bodum French press with a replaceable glass carafe, don’t automatically throw it away—but don’t ignore this recall either.
Start with three checks:
Model → Glass condition → Utensil.
If your model is included:
Stop using metal spoons → Inspect the glass → Don’t use cracked or damaged carafes → Contact Bodum → Get the plastic stirring spoon and warning label.
The most important habit may be the simplest one: keep metal utensils out of the glass French press.
And if you see even a small crack or obvious damage, don’t add boiling water and hope the carafe holds.
Recall date: October 29, 2026
Recall number: 27-055
Product: Bodum French Press coffee makers with replaceable glass carafes
Sizes: 8-cup and 12-cup
Models: Bistro, Brazil, Caffettiera, Chambord, Crema, Java, Jesper, Kenya
Units: About 5.9 million
Reported breakages: 70
Reported burns: 48
Sales period: 1974–October 2026
Price: About $15–$65
Remedy: Plastic stirring spoon and warning label
Bodum recall phone: 888-879-8213
