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Bradshaw International Recalls Coffee Presses Due to Laceration Hazard

Recall 17-153 · May 16, 2017 · Bradshaw

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled coffee presses and contact Bradshaw International for a free replacement coffee press.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
17-153 (CPSC)
Recall date
May 16, 2017
Brand
Bradshaw
Category
Other consumer products
Products
Coffee presses
Hazard
Laceration Hazard
Hazard type
Laceration and cuts
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 85,000 (in addition, 300 were sold in Canada)
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
May 16, 2017

What was recalled

This recall involves Bialetti coffee presses with a glass beaker in a plastic frame with a stainless steel metal plunger. The coffee presses were sold in blue, green, black and red and hold eight cups of water. The plunger is stainless steel metal and mesh with a polypropylene lid and handle in matching color to the frame. The coffee press exterior measures 6.5 inches by 9.5 inches and the interior of the glass beaker measures 7 inches by 3.75 inches. The polypropylene lid has 14 vents in the bottom of the rim to strain fluids, while pouring. The Bialetti icon and logo are printed on each side of the frame and "Bialetti" is printed on the top of the plunger. The date stamp of March 2017 or earlier is printed on the underside of the plunger in a dial date code. (Dial date codes are read from the center of the circle outward. The two numbers in the center of the circle represent the year of production. The arrow in the circle points to the month of production on the outer circle.)

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Coffee presses · About 85,000 (in addition, 300 were sold in Canada) units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Fred Meyer, Kroger, Ross, Target, HomeGoods and other specialty and grocery stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from July 2016 through March 2017 for between $15 and $20.; Bradshaw International Inc., of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif..

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received three reports of the glass beakers breaking and cutting fingers, resulting in two consumers needing stitches.

Consumer contact

Bradshaw International toll-free at 877-614-9571 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.bradshawintl.com and click on "Recalls" for more information.

Recall history and context

Bradshaw appears in 3 CPSC recalls on record. See all Bradshaw recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Coffee presses (About 85,000 (in addition, 300 were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves Bialetti coffee presses with a glass beaker in a plastic frame with a stainless steel metal plunger.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Laceration Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled coffee presses and contact Bradshaw International for a free replacement coffee press.

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