Starbucks Recalls Bodum Recycled Coffee Presses Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall Overview
| Recall Date | |
|---|---|
| Product | Bodum + Starbucks Recycled Coffee Presses |
| Units | About 230,000 (in addition, about 33,200 units were sold in Canada) |
| Hazards | The coffee press' plunger knob can break and expose the metal rod, posing a laceration hazard. |
| Remedies | 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. |
Details
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.
Consumer Contact
Starbucks toll-free at 888-843-0245 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.starbucks.com and click on Customer Service at the bottom of the page and then select “Starbucks” under Recall Information for more information.
