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Hurt by a Bodum French Press? What the Recall Means for You
Updated October 2026
Quick answer: The Bodum French Press recall covers 5.9 million 8-cup and 12-cup coffee makers with replaceable glass carafes, sold from 1974 through October 2026. The carafe can break during use, including when it is cracked or stirred with a metal spoon. People burned by a breaking carafe may be able to bring a product liability claim for medical bills, lost income and other losses.
If you or a family member was burned when a Bodum carafe broke, call the Law Offices of Jason Turchin at 800-337-7755 for a free review of your situation.
Bodum French Press Recall at a Glance
| Question | Short answer |
|---|---|
| Which models are recalled? | 8-cup and 12-cup Bistro, Brazil, Caffettiera, Chambord, Crema, Java, Jesper and Kenya models with replaceable glass carafes. |
| What is the hazard? | A damaged or cracked glass carafe can break during use, which can spill hot coffee and cause serious burns. |
| How many injuries were reported? | Bodum USA identified 70 reports of carafes breaking during use, including 48 reports of burns to consumers. |
| What is the recall remedy? | A repair: Bodum sends a plastic stirring spoon and a warning label. Consumers should stop using metal spoons in the carafe right away. |
| Can I still file a claim if I was burned? | Possibly. The recall remedy does not cover injuries, and an injured person may still have a legal claim. |
| How do I contact Bodum? | Visit bodum.com and click “Recall Information.” |
What Happened With the Bodum French Press Recall?
Bodum USA, Inc., of New York, New York, announced a recall of about 5.9 million French press coffee makers on October 29, 2026, because the glass carafes can break unexpectedly while in use. The recall number is 27-055.
According to the recall notice, the carafe can break during use if the glass is damaged or cracked, including damage caused by using a metal spoon to stir the coffee. When a carafe full of freshly brewed coffee breaks, scalding liquid and broken glass can land on hands, arms, laps and anyone standing nearby. That is why the recall describes a risk of serious burn injury.
These coffee makers were 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. They were manufactured in Portugal and Thailand. Because the sales period stretches back decades, many households may own one of these presses without ever thinking of it as a risk.
How Can I Tell if My French Press Is Part of the Recall?
Your French press may be included if it is a Bodum 8-cup or 12-cup Bistro, Brazil, Caffettiera, Chambord, Crema, Java, Jesper or Kenya model with a replaceable glass carafe. The Bodum name appears on the frame and inner lid of most models and is engraved, along with product warnings, on the glass carafe itself.
To check your coffee maker:
- Look at the carafe. Find the engraved Bodum name and warning text on the glass.
- Check the frame and lid. Most recalled models show the Bodum name on the frame and inner lid.
- Confirm the size. The recall covers the 8-cup and 12-cup sizes.
- Compare the model name. Match your press against the eight model names listed in the recall.
- Use the recall website. Bodum says additional photos and model-identifying information are available on its recall website.
Even if you are not sure of the model, it makes sense to stop stirring with metal utensils and to stop using any carafe that shows chips, scratches or cracks.
What Should I Do if I Own a Recalled Bodum French Press?
The recall notice tells consumers to stop using metal spoons or utensils to stir coffee in the glass carafe immediately and to contact Bodum for a free plastic stirring spoon and warning label. The label reminds users not to use cracked or damaged carafes and not to stir with metal spoons.
- Stop stirring with metal spoons, knives or other metal utensils right away.
- Inspect the glass carafe in good light for hairline cracks, chips or deep scratches.
- Stop using any carafe that looks damaged.
- Contact Bodum USA.
- Apply the warning label when it arrives and use the plastic spoon going forward.
- If someone in your home was already burned, keep the press and any broken glass instead of throwing them away.
For more ideas on reducing everyday hazards at home, see our guide to making sure your home is safe from personal injuries.
Can I Sue if a Bodum Carafe Broke and Burned Me?
You may be able to bring a product liability claim if a Bodum carafe broke during normal use and you were burned. A recall does not automatically prove a claim, but it can be important evidence that the company recognized a hazard with the product.
Product liability claims in Florida generally fall into a few categories:
- Design defect claims argue the product was unreasonably dangerous as designed, for example a glass carafe that may be vulnerable to breaking from ordinary stirring.
- Manufacturing defect claims argue a particular unit was flawed when it left the factory.
- Failure to warn claims argue the company did not give adequate warnings about how the product could fail or how to use it safely.
- Negligence claims argue a company failed to use reasonable care in designing, testing, making or selling the product.
Depending on the facts, the manufacturer, the importer and sometimes sellers in the chain of distribution may share responsibility. An experienced attorney can review how the injury happened and who may be accountable.
What Kinds of Situations Could Lead to a Claim?
Claims often arise when a carafe breaks during ordinary use, such as pressing the plunger, pouring or stirring. The examples below are illustrations only, not actual cases or outcomes, meant to show the kinds of situations people describe.
- A morning routine gone wrong: A Broward County woman stirs her coffee with a teaspoon, as she has for years, and the carafe splits while she presses the plunger. Hot coffee spills across her hand and forearm, causing second-degree burns that need wound care.
- A child at the counter: A parent pours coffee while a young child stands nearby. The carafe cracks apart and the spill burns the child’s shoulder and chest, leading to an emergency room visit and follow-up care.
- A gift used as directed: A Weston man receives a French press as a gift and uses it without seeing any warning about metal utensils. The glass breaks in his lap as he pours, causing burns that keep him out of work.
- Burns and cuts together: A carafe shatters on the counter, and the user suffers both scald burns and lacerations from the broken glass while trying to grab it.
Each situation is different. Factors such as how the product was used, what warnings came with it and how serious the injuries were can all affect whether a claim may be possible.
Does the Recall Remedy Cover My Injuries?
No. The recall remedy is a plastic stirring spoon and a warning label, and it does not pay for medical bills or other harm. People often confuse the recall remedy with an injury claim, so the table below shows the difference.
| Recall remedy from Bodum | Personal injury claim |
|---|---|
| Free plastic stirring spoon and warning label | May seek compensation for losses caused by the injury |
| Requested by contacting Bodum USA | Pursued through an insurance claim or lawsuit |
| Aims to prevent future breakage | Addresses harm that already happened |
| Available to owners of recalled models | Depends on the facts, the injury and legal deadlines |
| Does not cover medical bills, lost wages or pain | May include medical costs, lost income, scarring and pain and suffering |
Requesting the recall spoon and label generally should not stop you from talking with a lawyer about an injury, but it is wise to read anything you are asked to sign before signing it.
What Compensation May Be Available for French Press Burns?
A person burned by a defective product may be able to seek compensation for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and scarring or disfigurement. The amount, if any, depends on the facts of each case, and no outcome can be promised.
Hot liquid burns can be more serious than people expect. Some heal in a few weeks, while others may require burn unit care, skin grafts, or long-term scar treatment. Burns to the hands can affect a person’s ability to work, and burns to children can raise concerns about growth and lasting scars. Our page on Florida burn injury claims involving coffee, products and accidents explains more about how these injuries are evaluated.
Hot coffee injuries come up in other settings too. If your burn happened at a café rather than at home, you may find our articles on filing a hot coffee burn injury lawsuit in Florida and burns from a Starbucks coffee lid helpful. Kitchen appliance burns are also a familiar issue, as seen in the SharkNinja pressure cooker recall.
What Evidence Should I Keep After a Carafe Breaks?
The most useful evidence is usually the product itself, photos of the injury and records of your medical care. Saving these early can make it easier to show what happened.
- The French press and glass: Keep the frame, lid, plunger and broken carafe pieces in a safe container.
- Purchase information: Save receipts, order confirmations, gift notes or the original box if you have them.
- Injury photos: Take pictures of burns on the day of injury and as they heal.
- Scene photos: Photograph the counter, spill and spoon or utensil used.
- Medical records: Keep emergency room, urgent care, doctor and pharmacy records and bills.
- Work records: Note missed days and lost pay.
- Communications: Save any emails or letters with Bodum, retailers or insurers.
How Long Do I Have to File a Claim in Florida?
Florida law sets deadlines for injury claims, and missing one may bar a claim entirely. Many negligence claims in Florida now have a two-year deadline under Florida Statute §95.11, so it is important to act promptly.
Product cases can involve additional timing rules. Florida Statute §95.031 includes a statute of repose for product liability claims, which may limit claims involving older products, though exceptions can apply. Since recalled Bodum presses were sold over several decades, the age of your particular press may matter. Florida also uses comparative fault under Florida Statute §768.81, which means a company may argue the injured person shares some blame. An attorney can review these issues with you.
Why Choose the Law Offices of Jason Turchin
Attorney Jason Turchin is the founder and principal attorney of the Law Offices of Jason Turchin, a personal injury firm based in Weston, Florida. The firm handles personal injury cases in Florida, New York, New Jersey and Washington, D.C., and throughout the U.S. with a network of co-counsels and local counsels, which can matter in a nationwide recall where injured people live in many states.
Jason Turchin holds an Avvo 10.0 Superb Rating. He was AV Preeminent Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence by Martindale-Hubbell in 2026, and he has been on the Super Lawyers list from 2020 through 2026. The firm has held an A+ BBB rating annually from 2014 through 2026.
Cases are handled on a contingency fee basis, with fees and costs waived if there is no recovery. You can learn more about Attorney Jason Turchin and his experience with product and burn injury claims.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Bodum French Press Recall
Was my French press recalled if I bought it many years ago?
Possibly. The recall covers presses sold from 1974 through October 2026, so an older Bodum 8-cup or 12-cup model with a replaceable glass carafe may be included. Check the model name and markings.
Is it safe to keep using my Bodum French Press?
Bodum says to stop using metal spoons in the carafe and not to use cracked or damaged carafes. If your carafe shows any damage, stop using it and contact Bodum.
Do I need to have used a metal spoon to have a claim?
Not necessarily. The recall says the carafe can break if it is damaged or cracked, including by metal spoon use. How the damage happened is one of many facts a lawyer may review.
Can I file a claim for my child’s burn injury?
A parent or guardian may be able to pursue a claim on behalf of an injured child. Children’s burn claims may also include future medical care and scar treatment.
Should I give my broken French press to Bodum or a retailer?
If you were injured, it is usually wise to keep the product and broken glass and to speak with a lawyer before handing them over, since they may be important evidence.
Does it cost money to talk to a lawyer?
The consultation is free, and the firm handles cases on a contingency fee basis, with fees and costs waived if there is no recovery.
Talk With a Lawyer About Your Bodum French Press Burn
A burn from a breaking glass carafe can leave you with pain, medical bills and time away from work, and the recall remedy does not address any of that. If you or someone you love was hurt, you may have options worth exploring. Call the Law Offices of Jason Turchin at 800-337-7755 or contact us online for a free, no-obligation review of your case.
