Coffee Press Lawsuit | 2026 Latest Updates

The Bodum + Starbucks Recycled Coffee Press was recalled in the U.S. and Canada on May 1, 2019, by CPSC and Starbucks because its plunger knob can break. No class action and no MDL exist for coffee presses. The only lawsuit tied to this recall is a business case, filed by Bodum against Starbucks in May 2019 and unrelated to any consumer injury claim, with no outcome reported. The 8-cup press was sold at Starbucks stores and Starbucks.com from November 2016 through January 2019 for about $20. If you own one, stop using it and contact Starbucks for a refund.

Latest Coffee Press Lawsuit Updates

May 10, 2019: Bodum Sues Starbucks over the Recall

Bodum Holding AG and its U.S. affiliate sued Starbucks Corp. in the Southern District of New York. Daily Coffee News reports that Bodum says Starbucks acted unilaterally in issuing the recall [1]. The suit also says Starbucks needlessly pulled a Bodum-made press from its shelves and gave false information. These are allegations in a business dispute between the companies.

May 1, 2019: CPSC and Starbucks Announce Recall 19-114

Starbucks and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced recall 19-114 of Bodum + Starbucks Recycled Coffee Presses. It covers about 230,000 units in the U.S. and about 33,200 in Canada [2]. The plunger knob can break and expose the metal rod, which poses a laceration hazard. CPSC lists the recall under its fast track program.

Who May Be Affected?

People who bought the Bodum + Starbucks 8-cup Recycled Coffee Press at Starbucks stores or Starbucks.com between November 2016 and January 2019 may be affected. The press carries SKU 011063549 on a white label under the base. The circumstance that matters most is a plunger knob that broke and caused a cut or puncture. Whether you qualify for any claim depends on your own facts, and only an individual legal review can say.

Reported Injuries or Damages

The CPSC notice says Starbucks received eight reports of the plunger knob breaking in the U.S. and one in Canada. The reports describe cuts and puncture wounds. They are not court findings and do not prove the cause. For category context, the 2017 Bialetti recall of coffee presses sold by Bradshaw International reports three breaks of the glass beaker [3]. The firm said the breaks cut fingers, and two consumers needed stitches.

Recall and Regulatory Background

CPSC recall 19-114 was announced on May 1, 2019. Contact Starbucks for instructions on how to return the press for a full refund as store credit. Returns are not accepted in stores. You can reach Starbucks about the refund toll-free at (800) 782-7282 to arrange the return.

Evidence to Preserve

Keep these items if a coffee press broke and hurt you:

• The coffee press itself and any broken parts
• The base label with the SKU number
• The packaging the press came in
• The receipt or Starbucks order record
• Photographs of the press and of your injury
• Medical records and bills
• Messages with the seller or the maker

Write down when and where you bought the press and how it broke. Note the date of the injury and any treatment you received.

Filing Deadlines

Filing deadlines come from state law. They vary with where you live and with when your injury and its discovery happened. A claim filed after the deadline can be barred, even when the facts of the injury are strong and well documented. Speak with a lawyer promptly about the deadline that applies to your situation, because the time to act may be short.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is There a Coffee Press Lawsuit?

There is a coffee press lawsuit between two companies. Bodum Holding AG and Bodum USA sued Starbucks, saying Bodum urged a round knob while Starbucks demanded a flat one, and that the recall harmed Bodum’s reputation worldwide.

Can I Sue If a Coffee Press Broke and Cut Me?

Whether you can sue after a coffee press cut you depends on your own facts. These include the product, how it broke, your injury and when it happened. A recall notice and injury reports do not decide a claim.

Where Do I Report an Injury from a Recalled Bodum Starbucks Press?

You can report an injury from a recalled Bodum Starbucks press to CPSC at 800-638-2772 or at SaferProducts.gov. Starbucks answers recall calls toll-free from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. PT.

What Does the Research Say About Coffee Press Injuries?

Research on coffee press injuries rests on CPSC recall records. The Bialetti recall announced May 16, 2017 covered about 85,000 presses. Such records describe reports and do not prove causes.

What Does the Recalled Bodum Starbucks Coffee Press Look Like?

The recalled Bodum Starbucks coffee press is an 8-cup press partly made from recycled materials. Its glass beaker, screen and plunger sit in a dark gray plastic frame with a locking lid and a light gray handle and knob. It sold for about $20.

References

1. https://dailycoffeenews.com/2019/05/13/bodum-suing-starbucks-following-french-press-recall/
2. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Starbucks-Recalls-Bodum-Recycled-Coffee-Presses-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard
3. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/bradshaw-international-recalls-coffee-presses