Millions of popular coffee makers at Walmart, Target recalled after dozens burned

Millions of Bodum French press coffee makers have been recalled after dozens of consumers reported burns, federal regulators announced recently.The recall covers 5.9 million coffee makers across eight models with 8-cup and 12-cup replaceable glass carafes, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.“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, posing a risk of serious burn injuries,” the commission said in a statement.Bodum USA received 70 reports of carafes breaking, including 48 that resulted in burns to consumers.“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,” the commission said.The recall covers 5.9 million coffee makers across eight models with 8-cup and 12-cup replaceable glass carafes (US Consumer Protection Safety Commission)The coffee makers are manufactured in Thailand and Portugal and sold at Walmart, Target and home goods stores, as well as through online retailers including Amazon.com.Bodum, a Danish-Swiss kitchenware company, was founded in 1944.The Independent has contacted the company for comment.