After reports of lacerations, Starbucks has recalled more than 250,000 of its Bodum coffee presses in the United States and Canada. According to news reports, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall warning consumers that the plastic knob at the top of the French press may break when the user presses down on the coffee press plunger, which could expose the plunger’s metal rod and result in injury..
Details About the Recall
Starbucks reportedly sold about 230,000 products in the United States and about 33,200 units in Canada. As of April 24, the company has received eight reports of lacerations in the United States and one report in Canada. The recalled products were manufactured by Bodum, a well-known French coffee press maker, and sold exclusively by Starbucks from November 2016 to January 2019 for about $20. Starbucks initiated a voluntary recall when it was made aware of the issue.
The co-branded coffee presses make eight cups of coffee and are partially made from recycled materials. A plastic frame with a locking lid and a handle keeps the press’s cylindrical glass beaker, screen, and plunger in place. The bottom of the press is embossed with “Bodum” and “Made in Portugal.” CPSC advises consumers to stop using these recalled products immediately and call Starbucks for store credit. The stores will not accept returns.
This is not Bodum’s first recall. In 2013, the company recalled its rose gold glass coffee presses sold exclusively at Starbucks, also for a laceration hazard. With those products, the glass carafe part of the French press could fall out of the metal frame and plastic base. If the glass broke or shattered, it posed a laceration or burn hazard. There were 14 reports at the time of the glass carafes breaking or crashing, but no reports of injuries.
Product Liability Issues
In cases where defectively manufactured or poorly designed products cause injuries, product manufacturers can be held financially responsible. Injured victims can seek compensation for medical expenses, lost income, hospitalization, and pain and suffering. Suppose you or a loved one has been injured due to a defective product. In that case, an experienced product defect lawyer can help you better understand your legal rights and options and help you secure maximum compensation for your losses.
Source: https://www.theepochtimes.com/over-250000-starbucks-bodum-coffee-presses-recalled-due-to-laceration-hazard_2902456.html
