Starbucks Recalls Bodum Recycled Coffee Presses Due to Laceration Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #19114
Recall Date
2019-05-01
Manufacturer
Starbucks Corporation, of Seattle, Wash.
Units Affected
About 230,000 (in addition, about 33,200 units were sold in Canada)
Products Involved
Bodum + Starbucks Recycled Coffee Presses
Hazard
The coffee press' plunger knob can break and expose the metal rod, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled coffee presses and contact Starbucks for instructions on how to return the coffee press to receive a full refund in the form of a store credit. Returns will not be accepted in stores.
Reported Injuries
Starbucks has received eight reports of the plunger's knob breaking in the U.S. and one report of the plunger's knob breaking in Canada, resulting in lacerations or puncture injuries.
Sold At
Starbucks stores nationwide and online at Starbucks.com from November 2016 through January 2019 for about $20.
Manufactured In
Portugal
Full Recall Description
This recall involves Bodum + Starbucks co-branded coffee presses partially made from recycled materials. The 8-cup French coffee press' cylindrical glass beaker, screen and plunger are held in place by a plastic dark gray frame with locking lid and a light gray handle and knob. The coffee presses measure about 9 inches high by about 4 inches in diameter. SKU number 011063549 is printed on a white label on the bottom of the base. Bodum and Made in Portugal are embossed on the bottom of the dark gray plastic base.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28