Millions of popular coffee makers sold nationwide at Target, Walmart recalled

Recalls Millions of popular coffee makers sold nationwide at Target, Walmart recalled The recall of nearly 6 million coffee makers was issued after numerous reports the glass containers "unexpectedly" broke, leading to a risk of "serious burn injuries." By Alex Dvorak • Published 25 minutes ago • Updated 15 minutes ago Millions of popular coffee makers sold across the country at major retailers like Target, Walmart and more are now being recalled. Initially issued on Oct. 29, the recall of nearly 6 million coffee makers came after numerous reports the glass containers "unexpectedly" broke, leading to a risk of "serious burn injuries." Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. WATCH HERE The recall involves Bodum French Press coffee makers with eight-cup and 12-cup glass carafes. "The carafe can unexpectedly break during use if the glass carafe is damaged or cracked, including by use of a metal spoon to stir the coffee," the recall states. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission , there have been at least 70 reports of carafes breaking during use, 48 of which involves burns to consumers. The recall prompted calls and alert from Target, urging shoppers to "take action immediately." "Consumers should stop using metal spoons or utensils to stir coffee in the glass carafe immediately and contact Bodum to receive a plastic Bodum stirring spoon and warning label," Target and the USCPSC said in their alerts. "The label reminds consumers not to use cracked or damaged carafes and not to use metal spoons to stir contents in the glass carafe in order to avoid damaging the glass, which can lead to breakage during use." Local Trending news 6 hours ago Starbucks' viral blind Bearista boxes are here, and fans are lining up to get their paws on them NBC 5 Responds 6 hours ago Priced out of their own homes: How rising property taxes are threatening longtime Chicago residents The recalled models include: Bodum 8-cup and 12-cup Bistro, Brazil, Caffettiera, Chambord, Crema, Java, Jesper, and Kenya model French Press coffee makers with replaceable glass carafes. They 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. This article tagged under: Recalls